Killin IP provides patent and designs attorney services directly to businesses and individuals, as well as consultancy services to law firms and corporate legal departments. With our in-house expertise and extensive network of associates, we can offer a full range of services in relation to intellectual property rights (IPR) worldwide, including the following:
Patent services
- invention spotting;
- novelty searching and advising in relation to patentability;
- drafting and prosecuting patent applications before national and regional patent offices;
- renewal and maintenance of granted patents;
- challenging and defending validity of granted patents before national courts and EPO Opposition Divisions and Appeal Boards;
- advising on claim scope and validity in relation to third party granted patents and pending patent applications;
- carrying out due diligence and freedom-to-operate clearances; and
- advising on commercial exploitation of patents and portfolio management strategies.
Designs services
- preparation of representations of designs;
- filing applications for registered designs in the UK or European Community or internationally;
- renewal and maintenance of registered designs;
- advice on the scope of registered designs or unregistered design rights.
General services
- preparation of non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements;
- advising on IPR agreements or IPR clauses in contracts;
- registration of IPR assignments, including preparation of assignment documents; and
- carrying out IPR audits and advising on portfolio managements strategies.
Further information about our services can be provided upon request; every business is different and our services can be tailored to meet your specific requirements.