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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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Are you a business or individual interested in filing a trade mark application in the UK or Europe? If so, have you considered the merits of searching to see if your chosen trade mark is available for registration?
Before you commence use of a trade mark, it is advisable to search the trade mark register in the corresponding territory, to ensure that you are not infringing any registered rights.
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When choosing a trademark it is important to find out whether the same or a similar trademark already exists and/or is registered. This will help determine whether your proposed trademark is available to use and be registered. As a result, we recommend undertaking a trademark search of the UK and European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) Registers before using a trademark or filing a UK trademark application. At Albright IP, we offer a free initial search for identical word marks on the UK and EUTM Registers. Following on from this, to explore confusingly similar trademarks, a more detailed full clearance search is recommended.
If the search identifies that your proposed trademark might infringe an existing trademark registration you may have to stop using it and select a different trademark. It is therefore prudent to investigate the availability of your proposed trademark at an early stage of your business plan.
If the search results are favourable, a UK trademark application can be filed, if protection in the UK is required. Alternatively, protection in the EU can be obtained via the EUTM or the Madrid Protocol system.
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The trade mark attorneys at Albright IP can advise you how to obtain the most cost effective protection for your trademark in countries that best suit your business. Simply complete the contact form on the left hand side of this page, and our trade mark attorneys will promptly respond. Alternatively, give us a call.
CONFUSINGLY SIMILAR TRADE MARKS
Although our free identical search is a good initial “knock out” process it does not extend to trademarks which are confusingly similar to your trademark. Existing trademarks which are visually, aurally or conceptually similar to your proposed trademark could prevent you from using or registering it.
The trade mark attorneys at Albright IP are experienced in completing trademark searches, and can advise you on options and strategy for searching your proposed trademark in a cost effective way. Simply complete the contact form on the left hand side of this page, and our trademark attorneys will promptly respond. Alternatively, give us a call.
SEARCH NOW OR PAY LATER
To save long term costs it is extremely important to perform a thorough trademark search, prior to registering or using your new trademark. If your trademark is found to infringe an existing trademark registration, the costs of selecting a different trademark, rebranding and rebuilding your brand could be significant. In addition you may have to pay legal costs and damages, if an action for trademark infringement is brought against you.
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The trade mark attorneys at Albright IP have commercial experience and can ensure that the searching and registration of your trade mark is performed professionally, comprehensively and to meet your budget.
Please do contact us using the contact form with details of your requirements and we will reply shortly with some initial advice and cost estimates.
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