Licensing a sensing platform from a university spin-out
A spin-out had one core technology with uses in several industries, and no clear plan for which to pursue itself and which to license.
Read case studyIntellectual property · Technology transfer
Turn ideas into protected, licensable assets.
Independent intellectual property and technology transfer consulting for inventors, startups, research institutions and established businesses.
Who we work with
Inventors
Understand what can be protected, what it may cost and how to approach companies with your idea.
Startups
Build an IP position that supports fundraising, partnerships and freedom to grow.
Research institutions
Move research results into licences, spin-outs and industry collaborations.
Enterprises
Manage portfolios, in-license technology and assess IP in transactions.
Services
Advice across the whole life of an invention
From the first conversation about what is worth protecting, to negotiating the licence that brings it to market.
All services- 01 IP strategy Align what you protect, and how, with where your business is heading.
- 02 Patent & trade mark advisory Plain-English guidance on protecting inventions and brands, coordinated with qualified attorneys.
- 03 Technology licensing Find licensees, structure the deal and negotiate terms that reflect the value of your technology.
- 04 Technology transfer agreements Clear, workable agreements for moving technology between universities, partners and industry.
- 05 IP portfolio management Keep your portfolio lean, aligned to the business and free of costly surprises.
- 06 Commercialisation support Turn research results and inventions into products, partnerships or new ventures.
- 07 IP due diligence Understand the IP in a deal – or get your own house in order before investors look.
How we work
A clear process, agreed up front
Listen
An initial conversation about your technology, goals and timing – under NDA where needed.
Assess
We review what exists: rights, documents, agreements, competitors and the market.
Recommend
A written plan with priorities, options, likely costs and who needs to do what.
Deliver
We support execution – from licensing negotiations to portfolio clean-up – for as long as you need us.
Our principles
Independent. Confidential. Commercial.
Independent advice
We are not tied to a filing firm or a buyer, so our recommendations are based on what is right for you.
Confidential by default
We are happy to sign a mutual NDA before any technical detail is shared.
Plain-English outputs
Clear written recommendations that founders, boards and investors can act on.
We provide strategic and commercial consulting. Where formal legal advice, patent drafting or filing is needed, we work alongside qualified patent and trade mark attorneys or solicitors of your choice.
Case studies
Selected work
Preparing a medtech startup for investor due diligence
Ahead of a seed round, a device startup needed confidence that it actually owned the IP it was presenting to investors.
Read case studyRationalising a manufacturer’s trade mark portfolio
An established manufacturer was paying to renew marks it no longer used, while its newer export brands were unprotected in key markets.
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Practical guides
Patent, trade mark or trade secret? Choosing the right protection
Different rights protect different things. A quick guide to matching the right protection to what makes your business valuable.
ReadWhat goes into a technology licence: a practical checklist
The key commercial terms to think through before you negotiate a licence – whether you are licensing out or in.
ReadPreparing your IP for investor due diligence
Investors will ask what you own and how it protects your business. Here is how to have the answers ready before they ask.
ReadFree download
IP readiness checklist
Twenty questions to answer before you file, pitch to investors or sit down to negotiate a licence. A one-page PDF.
Download the checklist (PDF)