Oppositions & appeals

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It’s a given that we will know your technology inside out, as well as the established EPO case law. We excel by anticipating changes in a case and changes in your commercial position. Our experienced Oppositions specialists devise and revise their strategy at each stage. They know which areas of a case to push and which to hold back on. We keep our ear to the ground at the EPO so that we can spot the emerging trends with relevant legal issues.

Our specialists work closely with you at each stage. Some of our clients consider us to be an extension of their in house team. Our Oppositions team have a proven track record, but we recognise that we’re only as good as our last result. We are your proactive partner to help your business navigate through each opposition to achieve the result that best matches your commercial goals.

HLK has a number of attorneys who specialise in EPO opposition and appeal proceedings, such as James Ward and Dr. Joe Lenthall.

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Our team: Oppositions & appeals

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Partner | Chemistry and life sciences

We know that defence of your patents or knocking out a competitor’s patents can play a vital role in your commercial landscape. That’s why we’re one step ahead. Sometimes more.

Our expert team provide enforcement and defence services.

A third-party IP right can represent a significant obstacle to your business. Sometimes there is no option other than to cancel it.

Your domain or our company name can represent your first interaction with a customer or client. If a third party comes to close, we can help with what to do next.

As well as the risk of reputational damage from sub-standard product, counterfeiting undermines your sales and can damage supply chain relationships, so identifying and tackling this insidious activity early on is vital.

A freedom to operate analysis can vary widely in both complexity and cost, and we can help you choose the path that is right for your commercial needs, in a way that is cost effective for you. We offer a staged approach so that you can manage your budget along this path.