Organisation Description

Lincoln IP are a firm of Chartered and European Patent Attorneys with offices in Aberdeen and Glasgow. Lincoln IP was established in 2007 to provide a range of intellectual property services. Our specialism is providing technology businesses with sensible, strategic advice on patents, trade marks and designs.

Main Markets

Electronic and optoelectronic systems.
Optical and electrical components.
Semiconductor and MEMS technologies.
Energy (oil and gas).
Alternative energy.
Medical devices.
Computer software.
Chemical inventions.
Fast-moving consumer goods.

Services Offered

Drafting patent specifications and prosecuting to grant.
IP portfolio management.
Patent searching.
Patentability assessments.
Litigation avoidance.
European Patent oppositions.
European patent office proceedings e.g. exam board, opposition division and appeal board hearings.
Strategic portfolio development.
Competitor watching.
Infringement analysis.
Litigation support.
Trade mark advice.
Copyright.
Registered and Unregistered Designs.

Specialised Skills and Facilities

In addition to highly relevant academic backgrounds, David Fulton and Stephen Walker have extensive experience in filing and prosecuting patent applications in optical and optoelectronic subject areas. Before joining Lincoln IP in 2008 and 2010 respectively, David and Stephen were responsible for the European portfolio of one of the world’s largest providers of optical devices, communications test and measurement solutions, and optical security systems.