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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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