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Patent Drafting

When drafting a patent, you need a patent attorney who understands your invention from a technical perspective, who understands the business behind your invention and who can translate these insights into a strong patent application that provides your business with solid protection for your innovation.

At Elkington + Fife, you will find patent attorneys who excel at this work. We have long-standing relationships with some of the world’s largest multinationals, who rely on us to draft large numbers of their patent applications, which are filed in many jurisdictions around the world. 

The quality of your service is very good and your prices are considered to be among the best offered in the market.”

Philips

These clients recognise that at Elkington + Fife, we have drafting specialists who combine excellent technical competence with an in-depth understanding of the differing requirements for patent drafting in the major jurisdictions around the world, such as UK, European, US, Chinese and Japanese practice. This approach results in well-drafted patent applications tailored to yield strong protection in the jurisdictions of importance to our clients.

You will also find drafting specialists who can truly help you obtain protection for inventions at the boundaries of patentability, such as computer-implemented inventions. For example, we have developed our own strategy for seeking protection for business method inventions and this strategy has been adopted by one of our multi-national clients, a world-leader in this field. 

Our technical expertise spans many technical fields. We have demonstrated over the years that we draft strong patents in many technical subjects within the fields of chemistry, medicine, nanotechnology, physics and engineering, and information technology including semiconductors and software. 

In addition, our tailored approach to providing client services has resulted in us providing large-scale drafting services to several blue-chip multinationals on a fixed-fee basis, thereby allowing these clients the desired complete control over their outsourcing budgets. 

In short, at Elkington + Fife you will find an approach to patent drafting that is designed to suit your needs

Meet the team
Richard Gillard
Partner
Richard has 20 years of experience in the full range of patent services, including drafting, prosecution, opposition and opinion work.
Nick Ertl
Partner
Nick has 20 years experience in the drafting of patent applications and their prosecution around the world, especially before the EPO.
Richard Cooke
Partner
Richard joined E + F in October 2005 and qualified as a Chartered Patent Attorney in 2008 and a European Patent Attorney in 2010.
Daniel Portch
Partner
Daniel's specialities include computing, computer programs, communications technology and electronic engineering.
Samantha Busher
Partner
Samantha handles a full range of patent work, ranging from prosecuting applications, handling opposition and appeal work.
Ellie Seymour
Partner
Ellie joined E+F in 2013 and has experience in a variety of patent work including prosecution, drafting and oppositions.
Zachary Jelley
Partner
Zachary's day-to-day practice focuses on the drafting and prosecution of electronic and computer-implemented inventions.
Neil Fenwick
Associate
Neil spends the majority of his time drafting and prosecuting new patent applications.
Richard Scott
Partner
Richard's practice spans the full patent lifecycle, from patent drafting and prosecution to freedom-to-practice and EPO opposition work. 
Paul Brookes
Partner
Paul enjoys working on a broad range of chemical subject-matter. Specialising in synthetic chemistry and pharmaceuticals.
Rob O'Callaghan
Partner
Recommended in the Legal 500, Rob is known for his "wonderful advice and understanding".
Oliver Kingsbury
Partner
A qualified European and UK Patent Attorney since 2002, Oliver has experience in providing a broad range of IP support.
Mark Scott
Partner
Mark is an experienced and versatile attorney specialising in proceedings before the EPO and the UKIPO.
Erik Scheuermann
Partner
Erik has been practising intellectual property since 2003. Before joining the profession he studied Chemistry in Germany, France and the UK.
Glyn Truscott
Partner
Glyn's practice spans a wide range of biotechnology subject-matter, from combination immunotherapies to PCR-based diagnostic assays.
Andy Nicoll
Partner
Andy specialises in pharmaceuticals and nutrition. He has experience prosecuting patent applications in many major jurisdictions.
Jens Grabenstein
Partner
Jens is passionate about helping biotechnology companies build strong patent portfolios.
Laura Garlick
Associate
Laura is a UK and European patent attorney in our electronics and mechanical group.
Alison Daniels
Associate
Alison's work relates to a wide range of chemistry inventions including inks, medical devices and materials.
Henrietta Rooney
Associate
Henrietta specialises in the life sciences, with particular expertise in biotherapeutics. Henrietta joined Elkington and Fife in 2016.
Paul Waldron
Associate
Paul is a European and UK Patent Attorney specialising in the Life Sciences.
Isabel Beech
Associate
Since joining Elkington and Fife in 2020, Isabel has gained experience in prosecuting patent applications.
Henry Hinder
Associate
Henry spends the majority of his time drafting and prosecuting new patent applications, and has experience across a wide range of different technology fields.
Emma Pratt
Associate
Emma is a UK and European patent attorney in our electronics and mechanical group.
Daniel Wright
Associate
Daniel studied Physics at King's College London and graduated with a first class MSci honours degree.
Lewis Smith
Associate
Lewis studied MSci Chemistry with industrial experience at the University of Bristol (first class honours, 2017).
Nickeal Sidhu
Associate
Nickeal studied Natural Sciences at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, graduating with a BA honours degree in 2021.
our patent sectors
Whilst our work spans a wide range of subject areas, the majority falls within the following sectors: