“A one-stop shop for reliable advice on IP-related matters,” a “great understanding of complex technologies” and “excellent counsel in an expedient manner.”

A record fourteen Kilburn & Strode patent attorneys have been recognised in IAM Patent 1000, where we are once again ranked Gold in the ‘Firms: Prosecution’ category and Gold in the ‘European Patent Office’ category.

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UPC & UP

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) and Unitary Patent have arrived!

We can assist with obtaining Unitary Patents at the EPO and offer a broad range of services before the UPC.

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20 years and 1000 cases

We bring a rich history working with pioneers of their time on mission-critical, life-changing and industry-advancing innovations. For Panduit, a world-leading network infrastructure developer, we’re more than an extension of their in-house team. We’re family.

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'I have often said that no one will out think, out prepare or out perform you. I am glad you are on our side!'

Our services have helped our clients’ innovations make a real difference; from the steel of the Golden Gate Bridge to cutting-edge cancer fighting pharmaceuticals.

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Abolition of the EPO’s “10 Day Rule”

This note explains an important upcoming change relating to the calculation of deadlines set by the European Patent Office (EPO), taking effect from 1 November 2023. Communications dated on or after this date will no longer have an additional 10 days added to their period for reply. 

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Our UP/UPC services

We can assist with obtaining Unitary Patents at the EPO. We also offer a full range of services before the UPC, including filing opt-outs for classical European patents from the jurisdiction of the UPC (as well as opt-ins), and UPC litigation services. When dealing with patent enforcement litigation, we already usually cooperate with litigators to build specialist litigation teams for the jurisdiction in question. We are proceeding on the same basis for UPC infringement matters also. However, for UPC revocation actions we intend to handle such matters ourselves in the same way as for EPO oppositions (unless the matter is sufficiently complex that a specialist team is required).

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Celebrating diversity: IP Inclusive

Fiercely committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, we were one of the first signatories of the IP Inclusive Charter, making a public commitment to supporting and promoting DEI in the IP professions. Additionally, we were founding members of IP Out, our LGBT+ chapter, and we regularly host events for Senior Women in IP and on neurodiversity, sustainability, and more.



 

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Technology for Good

We care about the wider innovation and technology community, which is why we donate 1% of all annual profits to the Kilburn & Strode Innovation for All Foundation – thereby giving everyone the chance to both innovate and prosper. Our company’s existence is not isolated. It’s part of a wider system of people, values, other organisations and nature.

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