WP Thompson

WP Thompson is a specialist IP prosecution and litigation firm. Established in 1873, the firm is proud of its heritage. WP Thompson is a full-service European IP firm, with our primary offices in London, the financial and legal centre of Europe, Liverpool, in the commercial and industrial heartland of the UK, and Cardiff, the capital of Wales and near the home of the UKIPO. They have also established an expanding regional presence serving the Home Counties and the North West of England.

With a strong direct client base in Europe and a wide range of expertise in their team, the firm offers the highest standard of advice and assistance to its clients. Their collaborative approach means that they work closely with their clients, getting to know their businesses and technologies so they can advise them from a position of knowledge and experience.

WP Thompson also have a substantial number of clients overseas, and a commensurate network of professional relationships in every functioning IP jurisdiction worldwide. The firm believes that their experience in meeting the day to day needs of its domestic clients provides the best possible background for understanding the issues faced by its overseas clients. This means they are able to advise on European prosecution and enforcement issues with a strong appreciation of their commercial priorities.

The firm's expertise covers an extensive range of technologies, from electronic engineering and mechanical sciences, through to chemistry and biotechnology, and the team includes specialists in trade mark prosecution and enforcement. Litigation specialists also form an integral part of the team of professionals, meaning their advice is based upon a balanced foundation of commercial, technological and legal awareness.