Commercially focussed Chartered & European Patent Attorneys with offices in the UK and Europe providing intellectual property (IP) services to innovative companies worldwide. Our experienced IP professionals deliver exceptional service and tangible results.
Secerna is a firm of commercially focussed Chartered & European Patent Attorneys. From our UK and EU bases, the team operates globally, representing and protecting the interests of multi-national corporations, FTSE and NYSE listed companies, universities, spin-out companies, small businesses and innovators worldwide.
We help our clients create and extract the maximum value from their intellectual property while minimising costs, advising on the best IP strategies to meet their commercial goals.
We represent our clients directly at the UK Intellectual Property Office, European Patent Office, and World International Property Organization in all aspects of intellectual property matters, offering services in the UK, EU and Republic of Ireland.
We build long-term business relationships with our clients, based on exceptional trust, teamwork and value for money.
We work hand in hand with you to find the best strategies to meet your business goals.
Our team combines considerable technical know-how and sector expertise with extensive commercial acumen.
Typically, innovative companies have employment agreements granting them ownership of IP created by employees during their normal duties. This is common practice in many countries. However, additional compensation or agreements might be necessary in certain circumstances.
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that we have recorded an episode of the Why Small Business Matters podcast with Northumbria University’s Help to Grow Project Manager, Sarah Stephenson. In this episode, Secerna Partners Jason Boakes and Charlotte Watkins discuss the role of intellectual property and explain why it is important for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to protect their intellectual property.
Read moreOn Tuesday 24th September 2024, Secerna Senior Associate, Jonathan Roberts and European Patent Attorney, John Harbottlewill be attending NEPIC Meet the Members Expo 2024 at Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield.
Read moreRecent breakthroughs in understanding the underlying causes of morning sickness offer exciting opportunities for drug repurposing. Learn how researchers can leverage existing medications to develop innovative treatments for this common pregnancy symptom.
Read moreSecerna Partner, Charlotte Watkins, will be attending the Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa in Phoenix, Arizona, USA from the 7th - 9th October 2024.
Read moreWe are looking to recruit a trainee patent attorney to join the electronics and telecoms team in our York or Newcastle office. The position is ideally suited to a recent graduate or post-graduate and for a start in Autumn/Winter 2024.
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