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J A Kemp

Intellectual Property: Trade Mark Attorneys

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J A Kemp

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J A Kemp’s patent attorneys draft, file and prosecute patent applications in Europe and internationally; they help clients to identify valuable intellectual property that needs protection; they advise clients on strategic patent-related issues such as freedom to operate, and they assist clients in managing and developing their patent portfolios in individual countries, regionally and worldwide. The firm is particularly renowned for its track record of success in patent oppositions and appeals before the European Patent Office. The firm has more than 60 European patent attorneys with an accepted additional qualification allowing them to act as representatives before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and is instructed in some of the earliest proceedings of the court. The firm is known for its commercially focused trade mark practice, led by five partners who are all specialists dedicated to this field of intellectual property. The firm also handles protection of industrial designs worldwide. Clients range from start-ups, spinouts and growing businesses through to some of the largest corporations and most prestigious academic institutions in the world. J A Kemp has a global reputation and client base: the firm is an acknowledged leader in obtaining intellectual property protection in Europe and elsewhere for clients based in the USA and Japan, including attorney firms based in those countries who instruct J A Kemp on behalf of their clients. 

 

 

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What the Team is Known For
J A Kemp's patent practice consists of experts in all scientific and technological disciplines advising on prosecution and contentious registry actions. The firm also operates a high-quality trade mark practice which takes in filing, clearance searches, oppositions and litigation support. The firm also advises on licence agreement negotiations, and has offices in Munich and Paris.

Work Highlights

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  • J A Kemp advises IO Biotech on developing and implementing the company’s overall intellectual property strategy, including drafting, prosecution, licensing and enforcement activities for patents and trademarks globally.

Strengths

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  • The entire J A Kemp team is exceptionally knowledgeable, responsive, practical and a pleasure to work with.

    Intellectual Property: Trade Mark Attorneys respondentUK
  • J A Kemp has tailor-made teams which are able to cover all scientific aspects needed for high-quality work on a patent portfolio.

    Intellectual Property: Trade Mark Attorneys respondentUK
  • J A Kemp's IP practice excels in delivering thorough, competent advice in a timely fashion.

    Intellectual Property: Trade Mark Attorneys respondentUK
  • The advice we receive is always well considered based on the brief provided and adds significant value to the technology commercialisation investment.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Graham Lewis
    Band 1Graham Lewis

    Graham Lewis

    Graham Lewis is highly regarded for his expertise in biotechnology and life sciences. He has notable experience in EPO oppositions and appeals.

    • Graham Lewis is well versed in the relevant European patent laws and jurisdictions, and he is also collaborative and highly responsive.

      Intellectual Property: Trade Mark Attorneys respondentUK
    • He is exceptionally responsive, practical and a pleasure to work with.

      Intellectual Property: Trade Mark Attorneys respondentUK
    • Graham Lewis is an excellent and experienced IP attorney, able to provide sharp advice on intellectual property and how it creates commercial value.

      Intellectual Property: Trade Mark Attorneys respondentUK
  • Band 1James Fish
    Band 1James Fish

    James Fish

    James Fish represents clients in prosecution and opposition actions at the UK and European levels. His recent work has been on behalf of electronics, life sciences and consumer goods companies.
    • James Fish is amazing. He is exceptional and a cut above anyone else in the trade mark world. He's very efficient and exceptionally good at understanding the law and procedures.

      Intellectual Property: Trade Mark Attorneys respondentUK
  • Band 1Ravi Srinivasan
    Band 1Ravi Srinivasan

    Ravi Srinivasan

    Ravi Srinivasan has extensive experience handling complex prosecution and contentious strategies for global pharmaceutical companies, and has expertise with regard to rights management under the Indian regime.
    • Ravi is an exceptional practitioner with a deep understanding of the issues before the European Patent Court.

      Intellectual Property: Trade Mark Attorneys respondentUK

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