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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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IP AUDITS PLUS
Albright IP are qualified to undertake audits under the “IP Audit Plus” scheme. Under the scheme, we can carry out a thorough audit covering existing IP in your business, potential threats, and give advice on IP management and strategy.
The cost of the IP Audit is heavily subsidised by the Government. Businesses which qualify for the scheme pay just £400 including VAT towards the cost.
HOW DO YOU APPLY FOR AN IP AUDIT?
You must first be engaged on the “innovate2succeed” or EEN programme. This programme includes much more than just an IP Audit – it provides up to seven days of specialist help and advice. The subsidised IP Audit is just a part of that. Further information on the innovate2succeed programme is available at the gov.uk page.
For those already on the programme, ask your dedicated Innovation Specialist about the IP Audit scheme. They will complete the application on your behalf. If successful, it is then up to you to choose an advisor to carry out the audit.
WHAT IF I DON’T QUALIFY?
For businesses not qualifying for the Government funding, we are still happy to carry out an IP Audit to the “IP Audits Plus” specification and for the same total fee we receive for funded audits, which is £2500 + VAT.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN AN IP AUDIT?
An IP Audit includes a thorough review of registered and unregistered IP you already own, as well as a review of potentially patentable inventions and potentially registerable trade marks and designs. As part of this we will look at who is creating IP in your business (for example contractors, employees, etc.) and advise you on best practice to ensure that critical IP is owned by you.
We will look at third party IP and advise on how to manage any threats posed.
We will advise you on business processes to ensure that future IP is safeguarded in the best possible way.
Although the IP Audit funding cannot be spent on the cost of filing new patent, trade mark or design applications, as part of the audit we can do work to identify precisely what should be filed and where to bring best value to the business, which can save costs on a subsequent filing programme.
If you would like further information, please contact us on +44 (0) 1242 691 801 to speak to a qualified British and European patent attorney or fill in the form below.