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I want to personally thank Charlie Heal , Emily Fox, Cara McAtee, and the entire team at Albright IP for their hard work, dedication, and professionalism in helping me submit my first ever patent: the Baffer Ball fire suppression system.
From the very first meeting, Charlie and Emily made everything feel clear, comfortable, and respectful. They listened carefully to my ideas, even though I’m not from a technical or legal background – I’m a painter and decorator by trade. But they believed in my vision and treated it with such care and seriousness that I felt truly supported as an inventor.
Over several months, we worked closely by email and phone. Charlie and the team guided me step by step to build one of the strongest, clearest, and most professional patent drafts I could have hoped for. The claims they wrote are powerful, and the language used shows how deeply they understood my invention. They didn’t just file a document – they helped shape a legacy.
Charlie, even though he is young, is incredibly professional and experienced. I am amazed at how he managed such a complex project with kindness, patience, and precision. Emily and Cara were also fantastic throughout.
This was not just paperwork – this was my dream since childhood. And Albright IP helped me make that dream real.
💬 I look forward to working with them again on future patents. The Baffer Ball is just the beginning – and I am proud that Albright IP was there from Day 1.
Thank you so much again — from the bottom of my heart.
— Morteza
He’s not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also warm and approachable. No question has ever felt too small, and he genuinely cares about the success of my business. I’d highly recommend Marc to anyone looking for a dedicated, trustworthy, and skilled patent attorney.
The patent was filed within weeks and had a depth of technical input from Albright that was excellent. I'm very pleased.
I have filed patents in the past but working with Albright IP was a totally different experience. I recommend them without hesitation.
Their knowledge regarding the patent process is extensive.
They have help me navigate the complex process to gain patent granted on my first design and patent pending on my second design.
I feel reassured and confident to put my designs in their hands knowing they will give the best advice based on the facts and not for their own financial gain.
Brilliant company.
Kathryn Haslam
Comfyi.
They were also very clear regarding fees, and set out a very helpful visual timeline and cost breakdown on the whole patent application process at the pre-sales stage. This emphasis on making sure I understood all aspects of the work, and having documentation to help with that, is something I didn't see with any of the other patent services I was talking to at the time. This clear communication continued throughout our interactions.
Would recommend Albright IP to anyone looking to patent an invention. The patent they filed for me was for a software invention.
No upselling for their fee either, just a fair, professional appraisal...
Thanks to Allbright, I am not spending thousands on a low hope project (when I so easily could have been).
Then end result being that we accomplished everything I wanted to in time and budget.
Highly recommend.
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Robert Games
Managing Director
- Engineer
- Chartered British Patent Attorney
- European Patent Attorney
- European Patent Litigator
- IP Litigator – Patents
- Trade Mark Attorney
- BEng (Hons), CPA, EPA
+44 (0)1242 691801
As Managing Director of Albright IP, Robert Games has spent more than two decades helping innovators, entrepreneurs and established businesses protect and commercialise their intellectual property. Since founding Albright IP in 2007, he has built the firm into one of the UK’s leading specialist intellectual property practices, providing strategic advice to clients ranging from start-ups and SMEs to multinational organisations.
Robert combines technical expertise with commercial insight, enabling him to understand not only how inventions work, but also how intellectual property supports wider business objectives. Clients value his practical, straightforward approach and his ability to explain complex patent and trade mark issues in clear commercial language.
If you would like expert patenting advice and guidance from Robert Games, please use Robert’s Contact Form below or call Robert on: +44 (0) 1242 691 801.
Index
- Experience
- Technical Expertise
- Industries Served
- Intellectual Property Expertise
- Representative Matters
- Leadership at Albright IP
- Professional Memberships and Regulation
- Working with Robert
Experience
After graduating with a First Class Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robert joined the UK Intellectual Property Office as a Patent Examiner within the Engineering Division. During four years examining patent applications, he developed an in-depth understanding of patent law, examination practice and what distinguishes a strong patent application from a weak one.
He subsequently qualified as both a Chartered British Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney, gaining experience with two of the UK’s leading intellectual property firms before establishing Albright IP in Cheltenham in 2007.
Today, Robert continues to maintain an active client portfolio while overseeing the firm’s strategic direction and supporting the development of the next generation of patent and trade mark attorneys.
Technical Expertise
Robert advises clients across a wide range of engineering and technology sectors, including:
- Mechanical engineering
- Industrial engineering
- Manufacturing technologies
- Consumer products
- Product design
- Automotive technologies
- Medical devices
- Industrial equipment
- Water treatment technologies
- Renewable energy and clean technology
- Automation and control systems
- Engineering systems and machinery
His broad engineering background enables him to work with inventions spanning traditional mechanical technologies through to modern multidisciplinary innovations.
Industries Served
Robert has worked with clients across numerous sectors, including:
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Automotive
- Consumer products
- Medical technology
- Clean technology
- Industrial equipment
- Product design
- Technology start-ups
- Universities and research organisations
- SMEs and international businesses
Intellectual Property Expertise
Robert advises on all aspects of intellectual property protection and enforcement, including:
- Patent drafting
- UK patent applications
- European patent applications
- International (PCT) patent strategy
- Patent portfolio management
- Freedom to Operate considerations
- Patent infringement
- Patent enforcement
- Patent litigation support
- Design protection
- Registered Designs
- Trade mark strategy
- Trade mark protection
- Commercial IP strategy
Representative Matters
Robert has advised on a broad range of UK and international patent portfolios covering diverse engineering and technology innovations.
Representative work includes:
- Patent portfolios for engineering companies
- Consumer product innovations
- Mechanical systems and industrial equipment
- Product design and manufacturing technologies
- International patent filing strategies
- European patent prosecution
- UK and European design protection
- Trade mark protection for growing businesses
His experience extends across the complete lifecycle of intellectual property, from identifying protectable innovations through to obtaining, managing and enforcing valuable IP rights.
Leadership at Albright IP
Since founding Albright IP in 2007, Robert has overseen the firm’s continued growth while maintaining its focus on practical, commercially driven intellectual property advice. Under his leadership, the firm has expanded from a specialist patent practice into a full-service intellectual property firm advising clients throughout the UK and internationally.
Alongside his client work, Robert plays an active role in mentoring trainee attorneys, supporting their professional development and helping build the firm’s technical capability for the future.
Professional Memberships
Robert is:
- A Chartered Patent Attorney
- A European Patent Attorney
- A European Patent Litigator
- An IP Litigator (Patents)
- A Trade Mark Attorney
He is regulated by IPReg and has been a long-standing member of both the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) and the European Patent Institute (epi).
Working with Robert
Clients choose Robert because he combines engineering knowledge with commercial thinking. He understands that protecting an invention is only one part of building a successful business and works closely with clients to develop intellectual property strategies that support innovation, investment and long-term growth.
Whether advising a first-time inventor, a growing technology company or an established international business, Robert focuses on providing practical, commercially focused advice that helps clients maximise the value of their intellectual property.
Robert’s Most Watched Videos
Ep. 1 – Hidden trade mark mistakes that could destroy your brand, and how to avoid them.
Robert Games interviewing Katie Oliver about Trade Marks
>> Watch the video here: Episode 1: Hidden trade mark mistakes that could destroy your brand, and how to avoid them.
Ep.2 – Innovation is easy. Keeping hold of it isn’t!
Robert Games interviewing William Doherty about Patents
>> Watch the video here: Robert Games interviewing William Doherty about Patents
Ep.3 – The dark side of social media no one warns business owners about.
James Beeton in conversation with Robert Games talking about IP and social media
>> Watch the video here: Episode 3: The dark side of social media no one warns business owners about.
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