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

A ‘holistic’ approach to inventive step

The UPC Central Division confirms the EPO’s approach to inventive step, highlighting the importance of identifying realistic starting points and applying a holistic assessment.

Use it or risk losing it: Upcoming changes facing owners of comparable UK trade marks

After 1 January 2026, brand owners can no longer rely on EU use to maintain comparable UK trade marks. Genuine UK use will be required to defend and enforce registrations.

Dr Michelle Pratt in conversation with Dr Howard Sands, Managing Partner  

As Managing Partner at Boult, Howard Sands leads with strategic insight and technical expertise, specialising in software and business method patents that drive innovation forward.

Oktra and Boult – an office design that puts wellbeing first

Our London workspace, designed by Oktra, features collaboration zones, quiet areas, and a stained-glass-inspired wall - putting wellbeing and flexibility at the heart of the office.

INSIGHTS