Dehns

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, creative solutions to our clients’ intellectual property needs.

Dehns is  one of Europe’s largest intellectual property firms, with an internationally established reputation. Our team is made up of 200 people across offices in Manchester, London, Munich, Oslo, Oxford, Brighton and Bristol.

Dehns would be happy to provide the Manchester Digital network with intellectual property (IP) support as they build their businesses into successful commercial ventures.  IP is often overlooked in early stages of the startup journey, but it is critical that businesses have plans in place to protect their IP, especially as this is often the first thing that investors will ask about.

Who do we work with?

We work with a wide range of organisations, from start-ups and individual private inventors, universities and TTOs, to SMEs and multinationals.  Our forward thinking and progressive team are well known for their ability to understand even the most complex technologies and markets.

Our fees to individuals and small enterprises reflect the understanding that you may not yet be generating any income from your IP.  We pride ourselves on transparency and ensuring IP protection is accessible.  Costs will always be discussed before any work is done, making sure there are no unexpected charges at a later stage.

How can we help?

We keep our clients’ requirements and objectives in mind, ensuring they get the best possible advice, and follow a trajectory that ensures that all the work we do with them is both cost-effective and relevant to their business strategy.  Most importantly, we cast aside the legal jargon and speak in real terms that are easy to understand. 

We can assist with a range of different forms of IP protection:

• Preparing and filing patent applications, trade marks and designs in Europe and throughout the world
• Conducting opposition and cancellation actions
• Searching and giving advice on conflicting patents, trade marks and designs
• Watching for competitors’ patents and trade marks
• Preparing and recording licences, assignments and other transactions
• Conducting infringement and other proceedings in the Courts
• Liaising with other lawyers on both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Renewing patents, trade marks and designs
• IP management consulting
• Dispute Resolution

We also provide IP management consultancy services, that are specifically tailored to start-up companies, particularly early stage start-ups. We provide practical, pragmatic and commercial advice that you can apply immediately to your business and your business objectives.

Please contact info@dehns.com or visit www.dehns.com for a full list of our services. We’re here to help!