Patents in the United Kingdom
Patents
We act directly before the UKIPO through our UK-qualified Chartered Patent Attorneys and a managed address in London.
This enables us to provide seamless, efficient, and cost-effective handling of UK patent applications for our clients, alongside trusted patent analysis and legal advice from a British perspective.
Our UK Patent Services
Håmsø Patentbyrå assists companies and inventors worldwide in securing patent rights in the United Kingdom – both through the European Patent Office (EPO) and via direct filings with the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO).
Our UK practice is led by our own UK-qualified Chartered Patent Attorneys, Andy Caulfield and Richard Weaver, both of whom are full-time employees at Håmsø and work from our offices in Norway. This set-up means our clients can save costs they would otherwise need to spend on a UK-based intermediary.
Further strengthening our UK expertise, our team also includes Rob Valkass, a former Senior Patent Examiner with almost a decade of experience at the UKIPO. Rob brings unique insider knowledge of UK patent procedures, helping our clients navigate the system strategically and effectively.
Andy Caulfield
Choosing Håmsø
Our team delivers high-quality prosecution and strategic patent services without the overhead of a UK-based firm.
With full authorisation to act before the UKIPO and a managed London address, we ensure seamless, VAT-exempt service – from application to grant.
Richard Weaver
Håmsø: A smart move for cost-effective UK filings
Norway hasn’t always had a reputation for affordability in professional services, but that’s changing.
Norway’s reputation may be a high-cost country, which is correct for e.g. food and drinks, but it has in fact never been the case for professional services. In addition, the Norwegian krone (NOK) has been on a weaking trend over several years. You will therefore find that our attorneys’ rates and our fees are cost-competitive compared with UK-based firms.
Working with us is a cost-effective choice, and you will get the best of both worlds: UK-qualified Chartered Patent Attorneys with international experience, alongside the benefit of Norway’s competitive pricing. For clients outside Norway, our services are VAT-exempt—bringing costs down even further.
We file directly with the UKIPO, cutting out middlemen to deliver efficient, reliable service and reduced overall fees.
Håmsø offers trusted support for your UK filings with the quality you expect, at a price you might not.
Comprehensive patent services for the UK market
In addition to preparing, filing, and prosecuting UK patent applications, our UK team also provides:
- Infringement and validity assessments of existing or planned UK patents
- Freedom-to-operate and due diligence analyses for companies entering the UK market
- Third-party observations on competitors’ UK patent applications
- Advice on UK patent law, including how to avoid unjustified threats
Contact us today to discuss how we can support your UK filing strategy with the right blend of expertise, responsiveness, and value.
Comprehensive Patent Services
Information about our services
End-to-end patent service provider
We also represent clients in opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO).
Patent litigation assistance
We’re also called as expert witnesses in patent litigation cases and have served as expert judges in Norway’s national courts.
With the introduction of the Unitary Patent system, we’re prepared to represent and support clients in litigation before the Unified Patent Court too.
Spesialister på IP-strategi
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Transparent and competitive fees
For specific fee information and cost estimates, contact us directly.
European patent validation
We carefully manage the entire process from start to finish, and our user-friendly web service allows you to see the exact cost of validating in each jurisdiction, helping you make an informed decision.
Initiating a working relationship with us
During this first meeting, we'll discuss your needs and how we can best meet them.
Technical experts you can rely on
Alle våre patentrådgivere er eksperter innen sitt felt og har høyt kvalifiserte tekniske grader. Vår ekspertise omfatter blant annet fysikk, nanoteknologi, maskinteknikk, kjemi, elektronikk, dataprogramvare og bioteknologi.
Vårt tverrfaglige team har med suksess representert klienter på tvers av mange sektorer:
Highly trusted, client-focused
Our international team of attorneys have a wide range of technical backgrounds and solid experience in a number of scientific fields. We have many years of experience in both private practice and in-house IPR departments of large multinational organisations.
The safety of your rights are our priority, and so we utilise some of the most advanced case management and deadline monitoring systems on the market.
Our knowledge, your peace of mind
As the Scandinavian partner in the AIPEX IP network, we also offer simplified IP portfolio management for large international organisations.
