Freedom to operate

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.

Our team can help you by:

  • Selecting the right search for identifying existing IP rights and the potential threats, because without identifying the main threats in the first place, any further analysis would be meaningless
  • Working to assess the risk level associated with each identified threat
  • Helping you steer a path around these identified threats, whether by cancelation of IP rights that might be blocking your way, by negotiating or licensing technology from others, or by advising on redesign of your product or brand
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"One of the United Kingdom's top patent filers and a regular presence at the EPO, HLK is a strong choice for patent prosecution across all technical fields"

The Legal 500 2023

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"HLK stands out for providing professional, knowledgeable, and pragmatic advice which goes to the heart of the matter – this provides an exceptional client experience"

Client testimonial, The Legal 500 2023

Our team: Freedom to operate

Daniel Chew

Daniel Chew

Partner, President of The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys | Tech

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Our strategy services

Consultancy

Working with you to add real value to your business. Driven by a passion to enhance our clients’ businesses, we help our clients through our consultancy services.

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IP Audits & funding for SMEs

Whilst audit and IP due diligence may be regarded by some as yesterday’s tools for assessing IP risk and opportunity, our joined up team of specialist attorneys and lawyers approach them differently.

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Searching & watching

We recognise that different products have different lifespans, risk profiles and budgets. For your brands and trade marks, we offer a range of tailored clearance solutions when new brands are under consideration.

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Analytics

Our Analytics team approaches IP from a strategic perspective, helping you to understand your competitive landscape.

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Training

We know that you are too busy to track all the changes occurring in this fast moving area and we have the solution for you.

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Patent Box & R&D tax credits

The UK Patent Box is a generous scheme that can yield significant savings for UK companies. Research and Development (R&D) tax reliefs support companies that work on innovative projects in science and technology.

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HLK proudly sponsors Octopus Springboard programme

The purpose of the programme is to accelerate pre-seed deep tech startups and founders on their journey to solving some of the biggest global problems. The 3-month programme helps founders to become investor-ready with a strong idea of target markets and product fit.

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