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

G1/23 decision published

In G1/23, the EPO Enlarged Board confirmed that marketed products and related public technical info form prior art - even if reproduction is complex or not feasible pre-filing.

New UK IPO guidance for trade mark applicants following SkyKick: a change of UK IPO practice: what you need to know

PAN 1/25, effective 27 June 2025, introduces a new UK IPO examination practice post-SkyKick, targeting overly broad or vague trade mark applications and aiming to curb bad faith filings.

Dr Michelle Pratt in conversation with Trade Mark Partner Rachel Conroy

Rachel Conroy shares insights on her 18-year journey at Boult, leading its award-winning trade mark team, embracing challenges like Brexit, and valuing team fit, growth, and clear communication.

Boult top tier again

Boult has been ranked Tier One by Managing Intellectual Property, IP Stars 2025 for patent prosecution. The ranking covers 875 firms across

INSIGHTS