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Robertson IP was founded with a vision to transform how individuals and businesses engage with intellectual property (IP) services. Our founder, Christopher Robertson, leveraged over seven years of experience as a Patent Examiner at the UK Intellectual Property Office to identify a significant gap in the industry. Specialising in electronic inventions such as electric vehicle charging and driving technologies, Christopher realised that many lacked the expertise to effectively protect their innovations.
Driven by a mission to bridge this gap, Christopher established Robertson IP in 2019. As an intellectual property boutique, we are dedicated to offering transparent and expert support. Our services cover patent registrations, trademark registrations, and design protections, ensuring our clients receive comprehensive protection for their innovations.
At Robertson IP, clients are never just numbers. We prioritise personalised attention and transparent costs, empowering our clients throughout their IP journey. From our humble beginnings as a one-person patent drafting agency, we have grown into an internationally recognised IP firm. Based in Cardiff, we manage IP portfolios for hundreds of clients worldwide, guiding them with integrity and expertise.
As Robertson IP continues to grow, our commitment to our core values remains steadfast. We are dedicated to leveling the playing field in intellectual property, empowering innovators to protect and maximise the value of their creations.
For expert iintellectual property (IP) services, trust Robertson IP to provide the support you need. Contact us to learn how we can help you protect your innovations and navigate the complexities of IP with confidence.
Driven by the desire to bridge this gap, Christopher established Robertson IP in 2019 as an intellectual property boutique dedicated to providing transparent, expert support.
Our services encompass patent registrations, trade mark registrations, and designs, ensuring comprehensive protection for our clients’ innovations. At Robertson IP, you’re never just a number – we prioritise personalised attention and transparent costs to empower our clients throughout their IP journey.
From our humble beginnings as a one-person patent drafting agency, Robertson IP has evolved into an internationally recognised IP firm with clients and collaborators spanning the globe. Based in Cardiff, we manage IP portfolios for hundreds of clients, guiding them with integrity and expertise.
As we continue to grow, our commitment to our values remains unwavering.
At Robertson IP, we’re dedicated to leveling the playing field in intellectual property, empowering innovators to protect and maximise the value of their creations.
Robertson IP was established in 2019, with the goal of changing the way people access professional assistance with their intellectual property (IP). We offer a full range of IP services globally.
No. Christopher Robertson is an expert consultant who worked for years as a patent examiner at the Patent Office. Patent and trade mark attorneys are specialist lawyers who have qualified to be registered as attorneys. To find a patent attorney, visit The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys | CIPA . To find a trade mark attorney, visit Homepage .
Robertson IP exists to make the intellectual property system accessible to people who cannot afford the fees of attorneys, although we have other clients who use our services because we are fast, friendly and efficient. Typically, using the services of an attorney will cost about three times as much as using our services.
We are authorised to act on your behalf in patent, trade mark and design matters before the UK IPO. This means that we can do most of the same work as patent or trade mark attorneys, except when it comes to things like courts and litigation. We are not authorised to carry out reserved legal activities as defined by the Legal Services Act 2007. Communication with us is not privileged. Unlike attorneys, we are not regulated by any professional body. Our insurance is limited to £500,000, which is considerably lower than that of an attorney.
No. Christopher Robertson is an expert consultant who worked for years as a patent examiner at the Patent Office. Patent and trade mark attorneys are specialist lawyers who have qualified to be registered as attorneys. To find a patent attorney, visit The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys | CIPA . To find a trade mark attorney, visit Homepage .
Robertson IP exists to make the intellectual property system accessible to people who cannot afford the fees of attorneys, although we have other clients who use our services because we are fast, friendly and efficient. Typically, using the services of an attorney will cost about three times as much as using our services.
We are authorised to act on your behalf in patent, trade mark and design matters before the UK IPO. This means that we can do most of the same work as patent or trade mark attorneys, except when it comes to things like courts and litigation. We are not authorised to carry out reserved legal activities as defined by the Legal Services Act 2007. Communication with us is not privileged. Unlike attorneys, we are not regulated by any professional body. Our insurance is limited to £500,000, which is considerably lower than that of an attorney.
Every case is different, but a UK patent application filed with Robertson IP will typically cost between £2,500 and £3,500 to get granted.
Yes, absolutely. Many of our customers have a tight budget, and we are happy to come up with a plan to give you as much help as possible within your budget.
In the UK, it takes between two and four years for a patent to be granted.
There isn’t a single ‘worldwide patent’, but there are ways to simplify the process of applying for your patent in different countries. For example, the European Patent Office can examine and grant a single patent application which can then be validated in many European countries. And the Patents Cooperation Treaty allows you to have a single international search and provisional examination process, before choosing in which countries you wish to apply for full examination.
We don’t keep statistics like this, because they aren’t valuable. When a professionally drafted patent application is not granted, it is usually because the applicant chose not to pursue it any further, or because it was found not to be novel or inventive by the Patent Office. Neither of these reasons are within our control.
We appreciate that many customer prefer fixed cost services rather than billable hours. We are happy to consider this and will negotiate a price based on the particular circumstances where appropriate.
No you don’t, but we are happy to provide one anyway. We always treat all of our clients’ information in the strictest confidence, and as patent professionals there is an implied confidentiality agreement with us. Nevertheless, we are happy to sign a confidentiality agreement or non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with you for your peace of mind. Just get in touch to arrange it.
Christopher has been fantastic to work with. I approached Christopher with an enquiry regarding trademarking my brand name. Christopher was very supportive and gave me fantastic advice on my options and next steps. I can't recommend Christopher and Robertson IP enough to anyone looking for advice on intellectual property.
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