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

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.

To opt out or not to opt out?

Should you opt out of the Unified Patent Court? Boult explores the pros and cons, recent case law, and strategic factors for European patent holders in a changing legal landscape.

Finally: A referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal on description amendments

The European Patent Office (EPO) has insisted upon the adaptation of the description to avoid inconsistencies with amended claims. A Board of Appeal has referred questions on the matter.

Stop the press, literally!

In a recent decision dated 18 July 2025, the Mannheim Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has issued an injunction against Kodak in the United Kingdom.

INSIGHTS