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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
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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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RECTIFICATION
Rectification is the legal procedure to correct (rectify) an error or an omission that has been made in the details of a trade mark as recorded in the Trade Marks Register.
REFUSAL
If after substantive examination, a patent application is considered by the Examiner as not describing a patentable invention, then the patent application will be refused.
REGIONAL PHASE
This occurs at the end of the international phase of a PCT international application. The applicant has the option of progressing the application in individual countries and/or a number of specially defined regions. These regions are: Europe (38 Member States), Eurasia (10 Member States, with the official language being Russian), OAPI (17 primarily French speaking countries in Africa) and ARIPO (19 other Member States across Africa) (correct as of 9th October 2017).
REGISTER OF PATENTS
The Register of Patents is maintained by the IPO, and contains details on published patent applications, granted patents, and any related errata.
REINSTATEMENT
This applies when a patent application has been refused or treated as withdrawn due to a missed deadline. There is a deadline associated with applying for reinstatement and certain conditions that have to be met.
RENEWAL FEE
A renewal fee (also known as an Annuity, Annuity Fee or Maintenance Fee) is an official Government fee payable to the relevant Patent Office to keep a Patent, Registered Design and Trademark in force. A renewal fee is usually payable annually. Albright IP provides a very cost-effective renewal fee service for all countries globally, and which includes sending of reminders when the renewal becomes due and payment of the renewal on your behalf.
REPRESENTATION
If you live outside Europe, then when you file a European Patent Application, you will need someone to act on you behalf, e.g. a European Patent Attorney at Albright IP.
RESTORATION
If a patent has lapsed due to non-payment of renewal fees, then it may be possible under certain conditions to restore the patent and bring it back into force. These conditions include payment of the outstanding renewal fees and making a request for restoration to the patent office with reasons explaining the non-payment of renewal fees.
RESTRICTION
In the case where a patent application discloses more than one invention or inventive concept, an Examiner will restrict their search to the first invention or inventive concept. The EPO will also restrict the search to the first 15 claims of an application, should the additional search fee not be paid.
REVOCATION
This is when a patent, registered design or trademark is challenged during legal proceedings and officially cancelled or nullified as if it had never had effect.
RIGHT TO APPLY / OBTAIN
Any person or persons has/have the right to apply for a patent.