Ben Lincoln
Ben has over 20 years’ experience protecting inventions in the fields of energy, sustainability, medical devices, semiconductors and computer systems. He focuses on understanding each client’s commercial position to provide guidance that delivers the best outcomes. His advice, trusted by clients from start-ups to corporates, has earned industry recognition.
Ben provides strategic and commercially focused intellectual property (IP) advice to a broad range of clients. He works with international corporations, guiding their European and global patent strategy. He also works closely with in-house attorneys to understand current priorities and provide the most relevant advice and support.
His background in physics and computer science from the University of Warwick, together with his experience working with digital businesses, has been especially valuable when protecting software-implemented inventions where patentability can be a challenge.
With over 20 years in the profession, Ben has worked on inventions in the fields of medical devices, heavy engineering, automation of manufacturing, wind turbines, semiconductors, fuel cells, networking and software, among many others.
He is also a keen mentor and supports a number of technology accelerators, including NatWest, the award-winning BetaDen incubator and the Loughborough Venture Mentor Service. Through these programmes, he helps early-stage businesses navigate the complexities of patents, designs, branding, trade secrets and confidential information.
- Helping founders and companies develop commercially focused IP strategies that support growth
- Working with in-house IP teams to deliver high-quality work products and clear, actionable advice
- Preparing and prosecuting patent applications for complex subject matter
- UK and European Patent Attorney
- Unitary Patent Court (UPC) Representative
- BSc, Physics with Computing, University of Warwick
- IAM Strategy 300: Top IP Strategist
- IAM Strategy 300: Global Leaders
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How We Live Our Values: Excellence
Delivering the best advice and seeing clients succeed is what motivates me. I take the time to listen carefully and ask the right questions to fully understand the commercial challenge. That approach means I can provide high-quality patent applications, effective and efficient prosecution, and the most relevant and actionable advice. For me, excellence is about doing all of that to the highest standard so clients have the best possible chance of success.
In My Own Words
I’ve always been interested in technology and finding out how things work. Being a patent attorney lets me feed that interest while working with inventors and the companies bringing their innovations to market.
I’m motivated by the success of the people I advise. Helping them shape their patent strategy can make a real difference, and getting good results for them is a great motivator.
It’s also rewarding to advise early-stage companies who may have little experience of IP. I enjoy helping them understand how to make the most of their innovations and how best to protect them.
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