No nonsense, commercially sound IP and patent advice

Patents can bring huge value to your business, if you have the right strategy. Phil and his team will help you maximise the profits and benefits from your IP protection. Scroll to get started.

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Getting the right IP protections can feel like a complicated, expensive process that offers little return. At GWIP, Phil and his team develop business-first strategies that genuinely add commercial value.

Fully regulated, chartered and highly experienced in UK and European patent and design law, Phil takes a transparent, cost-effective approach to securing your intellectual property.

  • “Phil has a professional attention to detail and was always on the end of the phone if I had any questions. He put himself out for me, is diligent, works hard and has been perfect for my needs.”

    — James Kerman, Inventor, Kerminator Wasp Lance

  • "Phil has an approach of ‘Yes, you can file a patent, but what are you actually trying to do with your business?’. He actually understands our advanced engineering markets and takes a proactive approach."

    — Ben Halford, CEO, Surface Generation

  • "Phillip is a consummate professional in his approach to and his delivery of very complicated Patent applications on our behalf. His good humour and pleasant manner help to lighten what could be a very dull and tedious process."

    —Tony O’Donnell, Chairman, RIFT Technology Ltd.

How we can help

We’ll put your idea onto paper in a way that adheres to complex laws and rules to get you the right protections.

Searches

Cut your risks and costs by running patentability searches for your invention, including freedom to operate.

Drafting

Navigate the patent prosecution process as smoothly as possible with our robust responses and expert advice.

Filing

We’ll file your patent on time and in the right place, so your IP protections align with your business plans.

Prosecution

From monitoring infringement to defending claims, we’ll protect your IP rights and help you avoid court.

Enforcement

Never be afraid to use your IP rights as leverage. Use enforcement to gain a competitive advantage.

Infringement

International Patent

EU & Unitary Patent

Want to expand to new markets? Make sure your invention is protected with an international patent.

Get the right protection for your needs in the European market and navigate the EPO processes effectively.