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EIP

Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


EIP

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Our highly regarded team of patent attorneys provide a robust preparation service and prosecute patents in Europe, UK, USA and countries across the world.

Founded by partners with a mix of private practice and in-house backgrounds with multinationals, we create patents that are full of promise.

Many of our clients, from already high-profile organisations through to start-ups, come to us by recommendation due to past experience of success with EIP.

In addition to providing commercially-focused and straightforward advice on the multitudinous options for patent protection across the world, we offer single-firm prosecution in Europe and USA.

We can represent you at the EPO, UK IPO, UPC and USPTO. We can also get you patents internationally, using a trusted network of local attorneys in each jurisdiction.

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Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

EIP is highly regarded for its excellent patent prosecution and oppositions practice focused on electronic and mechanical engineering. The team assists with registry proceedings in the UK, Europe and further afield, notably in the USA. Members of the team frequently work alongside its much-admired in-house patent litigation team. The firm has offices in Düsseldorf, Denver and Stockholm.

Work Highlights

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  • EIP provided advice on filing and EPO prosecution to Visa.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Heather McCann
    Band 1Heather McCann

    Heather McCann

    Heather McCann is a patent attorney and a UPC representative with expertise in the technology sector. She is frequently called upon to assist with patent drafting and prosecution strategy.

  • Band 1Jerome Spaargaren
    Band 1Jerome Spaargaren

    Jerome Spaargaren

    Jerome Spaargaren is the firm's founder and head of digital. His expertise covers software design, semiconductor science, optics and medical devices. He regularly supports on litigation, patent filing and prosecution, and manages large patent portfolios.

Ranked Individuals at EIP (2)

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    Heather McCann

    Intellectual Property: Patent Attorneys

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    Jerome Spaargaren

    Intellectual Property: Patent Attorneys

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