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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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DEFENDING AN INFRINGEMENT ACTION
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Albright IP can help you deal with this sort of situation. Infringement is rarely a clear-cut issue, but we can review the intellectual property rights at hand and advise you on whether the case against you is weak or strong. We can also suggest potential avenues for counter-attack, such as reasons that the intellectual property right may be invalid. In this scenario, this could provide leverage for obtaining a royalty-free license, for example, in exchange for silence on the issue of validity.
Often, issues of infringement can be settled by negotiating, rather than litigating in court. This is because court cases can be relatively expensive, and so it can be more cost-effective for both parties to settle out of court. However, if negotiations fail to resolve the issue, Albright IP can advise you further and guide you through the process of defending yourself in court. One of the most commonly-used courts in IP cases is the IPEC (Intellectual Property Enterprise Court), which is both cost-effective and a relatively fast route for settling court cases. There is also a cap on recoverable costs, which takes away some of the uncertainty in overall court costs.
The important thing to do is to engage professional attorneys before responding to any sort of letter claiming you infringe someone else’s rights. Please contact us now to discuss your situation further with one of our experienced attorneys.
CASE STUDIES
Defending allegation of copyright infringement
Our client was accused of using a photograph without permission on their website. Although the allegedly infringing photograph was quickly removed from the website the Claimant acted aggressively and issued a claim for several thousand pounds in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court. Albright IP drafted a defence to the claim and we guided our client through the procedure. The claim was thrown out and our client obtained an order that the unsuccessful Claimant paid all of the legal fees incurred.
Negotiating settlement of alleged trade mark, design and copyright infringement
Our client was accused by a well-known brand of infringing a variety of IP rights with their line of products. We advised on the prospects of success and made an offer to settle under Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules. This “Part 36” procedure can be very powerful because of the consequences in recoverable legal costs if a party which should have accepted does not do so. Our offer was accepted and the case was settled for about 15% of the damages the Claimant had initially demanded.
Negotiating a way around a patent
Our client’s new product was proving successful, but a competitor said it infringed their European patent. On investigation, we found that the patent was potentially vulnerable to an invalidity attack. We also advised our client that the product could be changed only very slightly to avoid infringement. We negotiated a resolution involving no money being paid and the product being altered slightly, without the loss of any important features.
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