Patent Attorneys for UK Technology Companies
Don’t risk your company’s future. Guard your inventions from copycats, with robust patents from the attorneys who specialise in protecting technology.
Our Services
Patent Drafting & FIling
We draft and file patent applications for you. Having a robust patent application in place can help you secure funding, market your product with confidence, boost sales, and keep the competition at bay.
Office Action Responses
We communicate with patent offices directly on your behalf, handling any questions or issues promptly and professionally.
Patent Portfolio Management
Increase the commercial potential of your patent applications and patents by having experts handle your patent portfolio for you and in line with your business objectives.
Patent Strategy Advice
Receive practical guidance from an expert who’s been through the patent process as an inventor. We’ll walk you through every step so you know what to expect, and how to get the most out of your investment in patenting.
Testimonials
“Iain is that rare breed of patent attorney whose technical knowledge rivals his intricate knowledge of the law. He has particular expertise in handling the complexities of successfully prosecuting computer software inventions. But more importantly, he’s a pleasure to work with.”
“We have worked with Iain for 5+ years, taking proof of concept through to multiple granted patents. It was clear from our first meeting that Iain was not a normal patent attorney – he has an encyclopaedic knowledge of patent law and a deep grasp of technology but also fully understands the inventor journey.”
“I couldn’t possibly have asked for more from Russell IP. Iain produced and filed a patent application of stellar quality, with an extremely restrictive timeframe. It articulated our ideas more elegantly than I had been able to myself. He is clearly very intelligent and has deep domain knowledge. We’ll be working exclusively with Russell IP from here on.”
“Russell IP has been incredible to work with from start to finish. Iain made the entire process seamless and facilitated relevant industry-specific introductions wherever he could. I feel immensely lucky to be working with an attorney that does an impeccable job protecting our IP and adds value wherever he can.”
“We were able to solidify all of our invention ideas and articulate them into a robust patent application that we have confidence and belief in. Iain is an expert in music and audio technologies, which has been invaluable to us for protecting our intellectual property in this vibrant and rapidly evolving industry.”
“Iain has played an integral part in the execution of our early patent/IP strategy. He worked alongside our core team, jumping straight in and providing valuable feedback right away on our core inventions and technologies. Iain also deeply understands music, audio and AI technologies which was a crucial benefit for us. Iain helped deliver outstanding results in rapid time. His communication and planning skills are outstanding. Iain provides exceptional services, we consider him an integral part of our team and look forward to our continued work together.”
“I have always found Iain to be extremely knowledgeable, approachable and dedicated to doing a great job for clients. He has a commercial awareness and ability to understand all aspects of patent strategy that is uncommonly good. Top all of that off with him being an “all-round good guy” and it makes for a brilliant colleague and advisor. You definitely want to have him on your team!”
“We have discussed, and worked on, numerous patent matters with Iain over the last 15 years, from when he worked with us in-house to now at Russell IP. When we have a patent question needing external patent attorney input, Iain is the first partner we think of contacting.”
“Iain is hugely knowledgeable technically, which was invaluable in drafting the two patent applications we filed this year so far. The whole process was streamlined, logical and moved very fast. The communication was outstanding. Iain’s willingness to work to our deadlines was beneficial. Everyone in the team enjoyed the process, which was a first for a patent.”
“Iain always delivers high-quality, timely and cost-effective work. His own experiences as an inventor allow him to work creatively and efficiently with our inventors in a way that eludes most patent attorneys. His renowned work as an IP educator has no doubt helped shape his clear, engaging and personable communication style.”
“A big help and very professional!”
“Iain is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable and also very well connected and goes over and beyond with all things IP. As an early stage start-up, his professional advice has been invaluable to us!”
“Iain has been helping Imperial College London students and alum entrepreneurs for years and is an incredibly safe pair of hands for working with founders at the start of their entrepreneurial journeys. IP is such a big concern for our founders, and they are highly cognizant of the fact that determining whether they should be protecting it and moving forwards with doing so when appropriate, are areas where speaking with a specialist is a must. Iain is friendly, superb at explaining complex issues and with his knowledge of the practical aspects of running a startup, is able to deftly help founders understand the different paths they can take so that they can make confident, informed decisions.”
“We’ve worked with Iain for years and are really impressed by his consistency. Over the years Iain has helped us support and educate our potential founders to develop their knowledge on Intellectual Property and how this impacts a commercial venture. Iain has developed his approach and materials really well to suit our audience of academics and postdocs, engages with us really authentically and we’re happy to be working with him.”
“Iain has played an integral part in the execution of our early patent/IP strategy. He worked alongside our core team, jumping straight in and providing valuable feedback right away on our core inventions and technologies. Iain also deeply understands music, audio and AI technologies which was a crucial benefit for us. Iain helped deliver outstanding results in rapid time. His communication and planning skills are outstanding. Iain provides exceptional services, we consider him an integral part of our team and look forward to our continued work together.”
“Iain has been helping Imperial College London students and alum entrepreneurs for years and is an incredibly safe pair of hands for working with founders at the start of their entrepreneurial journeys. IP is such a big concern for our founders, and they are highly cognizant of the fact that determining whether they should be protecting it and moving forwards with doing so when appropriate, are areas where speaking with a specialist is a must. Iain is friendly, superb at explaining complex issues and with his knowledge of the practical aspects of running a startup, is able to deftly help founders understand the different paths they can take so that they can make confident, informed decisions.”
“Iain is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable and also very well connected and goes over and beyond with all things IP. As an early stage start-up, his professional advice has been invaluable to us!”
Meet The Russell IP Team
Iain Russell
Patent Attorney, Director
BSc, CPA, EPA, FRSA
UK and European patent attorney with almost 20 years’ experience, specialising in computer-implemented inventions (CIIs) and music technology.
Ben Hoyle
Patent Attorney (Consultant)
M. Eng, MA, CPA, EPA
UK and European Patent Attorney with almost 20 years’ experience, specialising in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and information technology (IT).
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FAQs
We specialise in computer-implemented inventions, telecommunications, and music technology. We have particular expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies.
We can also handle most mechanical and electronics subject matter.
Yes. Russell IP works with companies of any size, including start-ups. We’re best suited to working with start-ups that have an existing patent portfolio or that have team members with prior experience with patents. However, we also work with start-ups at the beginning of their IP journeys.
We typically respond to emails as soon as we see them, even if only to acknowledge receipt and to let you know that we’ll follow up with a more detailed reply as soon as possible. We place a huge amount of importance on responsiveness.
We’re happy to handle work at short notice subject to existing client commitments.
No. We don’t currently handle work in those other areas, but we’re happy to involve, or refer you to, other IP specialists who do.
Yes, we prefer working to fixed fees where possible.
Yes, we have an ‘On-budget’ guarantee. We guarantee that you’ll never pay more than what we’ve agreed.
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