6,753
Patent applications filed in 2023
3,349
European patent applications filed in 2023
300+
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Dehns prides itself on providing a service to each of its diverse range of clients which is individually tailored to suit their needs and budget.
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Our commercially-led approach allows us to offer tailored support to in-house counsel. We handle European filing and prosecution work, but also act as a flexible resource for fluctuating caseloads.
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Small-medium sized businesses
SMEs can improve their competitiveness and grow their business through their IP. Our specialised technology groups are well placed to offer advice to this diverse group.
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Start-ups
IP is often a start-up or early stage company’s most valuable asset. We understand the issues faced and importance of protecting IP from the beginning.
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Universities/research organisations
We have many decades of experience working with clients in the Higher Education sector, and have a comprehensive understanding of the specific IP needs, requirements and challenges they face.
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We are instructed by associates from all over the world for intellectual property matters in Europe and the UK.
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In-house counsel
Our commercially-led approach allows us to offer tailored support to in-house counsel. We handle European filing and prosecution work, but also act as a flexible resource for fluctuating caseloads.
select
Small-medium sized businesses
SMEs can improve their competitiveness and grow their business through their IP. Our specialised technology groups are well placed to offer advice to this diverse group.
select
Start-ups
IP is often a start-up or early stage company’s most valuable asset. We understand the issues faced and importance of protecting IP from the beginning.
select
Universities/research organisations
We have many decades of experience working with clients in the Higher Education sector, and have a comprehensive understanding of the specific IP needs, requirements and challenges they face.
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International associates
We are instructed by associates from all over the world for intellectual property matters in Europe and the UK.
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Latest news
18.11.2024
SkyKick v Sky: Wide Claims, Narrow Rules
In its long-awaited judgment in SkyKick v Sky, the Supreme Court reversed significant aspects of the Court of Appeal’s decision on bad faith. This landmark ruling reshapes the interpretation of bad faith in UK trade mark law, with wide-ranging implications for the filing, enforcement, and scope of trade marks. Businesses and legal advisers must now carefully evaluate existing and prospective broad specifications, as this judgment leaves room for such filings to be challenged on the grounds of bad faith.
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30.10.2024
UK Government announces plans to continue support for UK’s R&D activities, as outlined in today’s budget
The UK Government announced its budget statement today and remains committed to supporting and protecting the UK’s research and development activities.
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23.10.2024
Ace Cafe goes viral as part of former Little Mix member Perrie Edwards’ latest music video
Dehns longstanding client, Ace Café, is no stranger to the spotlight having already featured on shows like Top Gear. It’s back in the spotlight once more, having recently gone viral in former Little Mix member, Perrie Edwards’, latest music video.
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18.10.2024
Dehns once again retains Band 1 ranking in Chambers UK 2025 Guide
Dehns is delighted to have successfully retained its Band 1 ranking for another year, in the Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys category of the latest Chambers rankings.
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14.10.2024
A Right Royal Debacle: Meghan Markle’s Lifestyle Brand Faces Trademark Turmoil
Earlier this year it was reported that Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, was launching a new lifestyle brand “American Riviera Orchard”. However, there has been multiple reports that the brand has suffered a major setback in its attempts to register its name as a trade mark at the USPTO. Dehns Partner, Alison Hague, takes a look at what lies behind these stories.
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09.10.2024
Dehns attorneys recognised as Rising Stars in 2024 edition of Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars
Dehns is delighted to have had several of our attorneys recognised as “Rising Stars” in the 2024 IP Stars publication.
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Case studies
06.03.2024
Filing patent applications for “mind-bendingly difficult” technologies
ORCA Computing use photonics for quantum computing rather than traditional silicon or ion trap technology. Their work is based on incredibly complex atomic physics technologies – it has been described as “mind-bendingly difficult”. Dehns Partner, Dr Mark Bell, has been handling ORCA’s work since 2015.
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11.01.2024
Private: Visual and phonetic differences between identical animal supplements results in successful trade mark registration
Palatine Hill AS is a Norwegian company specialising in nutritional products. Historically, this has primarily been in the nature of Omega-3 products, and the client’s goods are the largest selling Omega-3 oil brand in Germany. Dehns has worked with Palatine Hill for many years, and this latest matter involved a new type of brand for the client, this time in the field of animal dietary supplements.
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12.10.2023
Identifying patentable next generation inventions
Strix is the world leader in kettle controls. With 56% of the global kettle control market, their products are used 1 billion times a day across the world.
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12.10.2023
IP considerations in the acquisition of a new company
Dehns has supported Strix, the world leader in kettle controls, for over 50 years and has played a major role in their international growth and expansion. Laura Ramsay, Dehns Partner in the Engineering Group, has been working with Strix for 20 years and has acted as their client manager for the last 10 years. Clare Mann, Dehns Partner in the Trade Mark Group has been working with Strix for over 20 years and manages their global trade mark portfolio.
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We offer a stimulating working environment and as a progressive firm we want to invest in the brightest and most talented individuals from all walks of life. We value our people in every area of the business and pride ourselves on a collaborative and open approach across all offices.
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We are a leading European intellectual property firm, with more than 300 people across eight offices, and with an internationally renowned reputation.
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Our CSR initiatives define who we are as a firm
They are a vital part of business, not only for our employees but our clients as well. We aim to involve every member of Dehns in our CSR programme to promote the core values and behaviours that underpin our identity.
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