IP experts who think like you
We’re for the visionaries - the innovators behind what’s next. Those who are always imagining what better might look like.
We’re a global firm with real personality onality.
Covering the whole IPR Lifespan™, our full-service offering is designed to ensure that our clients have their creativity defended, advantage realised and talent rewarded. With offices in London, Bristol, Leeds, Munich, Glasgow, the Netherlands and a representative office in China, and a pedigree spanning well over 150 years, we work hand in hand with businesses and organisations who shape the world around us.
Our history Haseltine Lake Kempner (HLK), as it is today, was created on 1st May 2019 when two of Europe’s leading specialist IP firms merged to form a new, modern and progressive IP powerhouse. Between the previous firms, Haseltine Lake and Kempner & Partners, we have 180 years of combined history, experience and expertise to build on.
Why HLKlity. Our success is built on our honest business practices and people-focused approach. What makes us different: • • •
We foster close and long-standing relationships with our clients, many of whom we have worked with for over 50 years We provide services which span the whole spectrum of the intellectual property rights lifespan, from strategy through to filing and all the way through to litigation We provide global services through our offices and trusted advisor network around the world
Global reachality. ty Personal relationships on an international scalei . With offices in England, Scotland, Germany, The Netherlands and China, and a reach far beyond via our global network of strong relationships with leading IP practices, we’re able to provide reassuring support across many jurisdictions in a fast-changing world. This makes us an ideal choice for businesses looking for an IP partner that can guide them through the maze of European and UK regulations and IP rights. Through our Munich affiliate (HL Kempner PartmbB) we can offer EUTM and design services, as well as providing the full range of German IP work.
Protection services If you don’t know what is protectable, what to protect, or how and at what cost, we can help. Patents Patents are the currency of innovation. There are many firms you could choose to help protect your inventions. What makes us different is that we want you to feel we’re part of your business. We care about your inventions as much as you do. Trade marks Whether you are looking to register your branding, prevent a competitor from taking advantage of its distinctiveness or manage your trade mark portfolio, we can work with you to provide commercially relevant strategies that reflect the value of your trade mark rights. Designs Knowing when design law can be deployed and how it interrelates with other IP rights can be the difference between success and failure. We have a dedicated team of design specialists who can advise you internationally. Copyright We can help you to identify material created by your business which is protected by copyright, as well as advising you when others copy your work and infringe copyright. Business information Our experienced lawyers and professionals will help you keep your information and data under control so that it continues working for you. Renewals Holding global portfolios and using state of the art technology, we ensure that your rights are maintained and renewed.
Transaction services What is your IP doing to facilitate the success of your business? Commerical agreements Our specialist team have the experience and commercial know-how to help not only to anticipate and protect you against risks, but also to negotiate the best deal, and to create and implement a strategy for doing so, time after time. Due-diligence Our team of market leading attorneys, integrated with specialist IP lawyers, add commercial value by placing data into a meaningful context for your business. Licensing Where you decide to partner with others to help you commercialise your IP – whether as licensor or licensee – our specialist commercial IP team have the experience to ensure that not only is your IP protected, but that it is also the catalyst for growth, market penetration and revenue. Assignments Whether you need assistance with the transfer of IP in a complex corporate transaction, the acquisition of an IP portfolio or even the assignment of a single registered right, our experts will provide the support that is right for your business. NDAs We have a team of experienced professionals who know how to navigate this area of law and commerce that many find unclear and confusing. R&D agreements Because R&D is all about what hasn’t been created yet, you need lawyers with the experience to help you anticipate what might happen and what IP might be created and then establish clear lines of ownership and exploitation.
Disputes services Whether it is necessary or used strategically, through our five step process, gain certainty as to what is achievable and at what cost. Enforcement From complex technology to brand protection, our specialist IP Litigation lawyers work in tandem with scientific experts to provide a fully joined up service. Defence It is not unknown for rights holders to vastly overestimate the extent of the monopoly that their IP affords. Because we know where the line is drawn, we’ll help you defend the cases that need defending to keep you doing what you do best. Success rate for enforcement and defence Our success rate over the last 10 years, whether acting for our clients as claimant or defendant, stands at 82%. Oppositions & appeals It’s a given that we will know your technology inside out, as well as the established EPO case law. We excel by anticipating changes in a case and changes in your commercial position. Our experienced Oppositions specialists devise and revise their strategy at each stage. They know which areas of a case to push and which to hold back on. Cancellation Our team of market leading attorneys and specialist IP lawyers have the combined technical and commercial expertise to proactively challenge and cancel thirdparty rights. Domain / company name We offer company name watching services to monitor the registration of conflicting company names in the UK and offer you an early warning of any problems. Anti - counterfeiting Our experts can provide you with the necessary support to put together and deliver the strategy that is best for your business. This will involve not just dealing with the sale of counterfeits to end users, but also identifying and taking action to cut the supply chain.
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Strategy services How does your IP enable your business to achieve its goals, or gain commercial advantage? How do you minimise the risk that your new launch will infringe third party IP rights? Consultancy Working with you to add real value to your business. Driven by a passion to enhance our clients’ businesses, we help our clients through our consultancy services. Audit We can help you identify what IP you own, whether you have the right processes in place to harvest and capture this IP, and whether you are exploiting it properly for your commercial advantage. Our work is presented in an engaging, commercial and business-relevant way. Freedom to operate A freedom to operate analysis can vary widely in both complexity and cost, and we can help you choose the path that is right for your commercial needs, in a way that is cost effective for you. We offer a staged approach so that you can manage your budget along this path. Search / watch We recognise that different products have different lifespans, risk profiles and budgets. For your brands and trade marks, we offer a range of tailored clearance solutions when new brands are under consideration, from a full availability search to targeted identical or knockout searches. Analytics We sift through a world of big data to provide you with tailored solutions and valuable insight. Our Analytics team approaches IP from a strategic perspective, helping you to understand your competitive landscape. Training Our clients trust us to keep them abreast of the latest IP trends and case law. As part of this, we run regular IP seminars as well as tailored training sessions to keep you fully up to date.
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“Haseltine Lake Kempner stands out for providing professional, knowledgeable, and pragmatic advice which goes to the heart of the matter – this provides an exceptional client experience.” - HLK client
Our peopleality. From colleagues to clients, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people are experts in their fields who support HLK’s values and share our passion for innovation. We employ talented people who have achieved top degrees from some of the best universities in the world, and many of whom have been awarded prestigious academic and industry awards. Whoever you are engaged with at HLK, you will have a dedicated team supporting you, who care about your ideas as much as you do. We have expert teams across all technical and scientific disciplines including: • • • •
Trade marks Designs Patents - Chemistry and life sciences, Tech and Engineering Litigation
“I’ve the pleasure of being a client of Haseltine Lake Kempner (HLK) for over 12 years. Working with HLK has been a very positive experience. The HLK attorneys have domain experience that they are able to combine with European legal expertise and great customer service to consistently deliver high quality legal services for us. I have run legal teams for multi-national corporations for many years and work with many law firms. Rarely do I see law firms that provide consistent high quality work for a good value. HLK is one of the best.” - HLK client
Our clients and peers Our clients rate us highly. In a recent survey conducted through an independent research agency, 97% of our clients were highly satisfied with the overall service provided by the firm.
Our clients include: Nike Mars, Incorporated Oxford University Kurt Geiger Farrow & Ball Rolls Royce Tesco
Callaway Golf Wren Kitchens BirdsEye Hewlett-Packard Chevron Corporation (Texaco) Ford Motor Company Ericsson (a client for 100 years)
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