Expertise

What does client service mean to us? It means developing custom relationships, sharing our technical expertise, and providing practical solutions delivered by pragmatic IP professionals who are easy to work with. We carefully structure our teams to ensure that we have the right blend of knowledge and experience to meet the unique needs of each client. Regardless of the industry in which you operate, our patent, design and trade mark specialists will quickly understand your business and your IP issues, with the addition of significant value right from the start of the working relationship.

EXPERTISE
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"They are a very bright, thoughtful bunch and are easy to work with. Their advice is timely, comprehensive, commercial and very sound."

Client quote, Chambers and Partners

Careers

We are a people business. To deliver exceptional service to our clients, we seek individuals with a combination of talent, commercial awareness, and integrity. Our clients depend on our expertise – but they also appreciate our individual personalities and our collaborative way of working. Within a supportive working environment, we empower our staff to strive for excellence. We recognise that when our employees reach their full potential, our firm also succeeds.

CAREERS

Insights

Claim interpretation at the EPO after the recent case law (G 1/24)

T 1846/23 shows how G 1/24 is being applied: the EPO rejects narrowing claims via the description alone. As G 1/25 is awaited, the importance of clear drafting is reinforced.

From umpires to analytics – AI innovation in tennis

From AI-powered line calls to enhanced fan experiences, tennis is embracing innovation. We explore this transformation and the patent challenges of protecting AI-driven technologies.

Launch of the Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub

The EU’s new Biotech & Biomanufacturing Hub offers funding, R&D, scale-up tools, and IP guidance—supporting SMEs and start-ups across the biotech innovation landscape.

Dr Michelle Pratt in conversation with Jonathan Pratt and Angela McCleave

Jonathan Pratt and Angela McCleave join me to reflect on Boult’s standout year - from EQE success to ISO 27001 renewal and major awards.

INSIGHTS