Openshaw & Co

About Openshaw & Co

Openshaw and Co. - Chartered UK and European Patent Attorneys, Unitary Patent Court (UPC) Representatives.

At Openshaw and Co, we help businesses of all sizes - from innovative start-ups, investors, universities and research establishments, high growth SMEs, to global multinationals - protect and maximise the value of their intellectual property. Our team of UK and European patent attorneys provides expert advice across the full lifecycle of intellectual property (IP), from identifying and securing patents, trade marks, and design rights, to managing and enforcing rights, ensuring our clients can confidently safeguard their innovations.

With deep technical expertise spanning sectors including aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering, defence and cybersecurity, computing, software, AI/ML, telecoms, medtech, and energy, we combine sector knowledge with a practical, commercial approach. Whether you are developing cutting-edge technology or optimising existing processes, we ensure your IP strategy supports your business goals.

Our services include:

- IP assessments and audits.
- Patent drafting, filing and prosecution UK, Europe, and internationally.
- IP portfolio management and strategy.
- Oppositions and disputes.
- Freedom-to-operate FTO and IP due diligence Patents, Trade Marks, Designs.
- Commercialisation and licensing support.

Clients choose us not just for our blend of technical insight, legal expertise, and clear, pragmatic advice, but for our responsiveness and cost competitiveness. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships, tailoring our support to the unique needs of each client, not one size fits all.

We have team members located around the UK and can assist clients from our offices in Farnham, Surrey, to Scotland and areas in between.

If you want to protect, strengthen, and exploit your intellectual property, our experienced attorneys are here to help. Contact us for a FREE consultation.