7,071
Patent applications filed in 2024
3,639
European patent applications filed in 2024
300+
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Offices
Dehns prides itself on providing a service to each of its diverse range of clients which is individually tailored to suit their needs and budget.
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Our commercially-led approach allows us to offer tailored support to in-house counsel. We handle European filing and prosecution work, but also act as a flexible resource for fluctuating caseloads.
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Small-medium sized businesses
SMEs can improve their competitiveness and grow their business through their IP. Our specialised technology groups are well placed to offer advice to this diverse group.
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Start-ups
IP is often a start-up or early stage company’s most valuable asset. We understand the issues faced and importance of protecting IP from the beginning.
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Universities/research organisations
We have many decades of experience working with clients in the Higher Education sector, and have a comprehensive understanding of the specific IP needs, requirements and challenges they face.
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International associates
We are instructed by associates from all over the world for intellectual property matters in Europe and the UK.
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In-house counsel
Our commercially-led approach allows us to offer tailored support to in-house counsel. We handle European filing and prosecution work, but also act as a flexible resource for fluctuating caseloads.
select
Small-medium sized businesses
SMEs can improve their competitiveness and grow their business through their IP. Our specialised technology groups are well placed to offer advice to this diverse group.
select
Start-ups
IP is often a start-up or early stage company’s most valuable asset. We understand the issues faced and importance of protecting IP from the beginning.
select
Universities/research organisations
We have many decades of experience working with clients in the Higher Education sector, and have a comprehensive understanding of the specific IP needs, requirements and challenges they face.
select
International associates
We are instructed by associates from all over the world for intellectual property matters in Europe and the UK.
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Other services
Latest news
28.03.2025
G1/24 – Heated Aerosol: Key Insights from today’s Oral Proceedings before the Enlarged Board of Appeal
The oral proceedings for G1/24 were held today before the Enlarged Board of Appeal. Dehns Technology, Software and Engineering Partner, Alex Gittins, discusses.
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26.03.2025
The more, the merrier, but if you don’t use it, you may lose control of it – a general guide to patent working requirements and compulsory licences
We look at the general principles of patent working requirements and take a closer look at some jurisdictions which have more stringent requirements on patent working post-grant. We also look at what you can do in order to prevent a third party from accessing your patented technology.
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14.03.2025
Dehns Celebrates First Solicitor to Qualify Through SQE
We are pleased to announce that Lauren Palmer from Dehns Litigation Group has officially qualified as a solicitor of England and Wales.
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13.03.2025
Dehns acts before the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal in a potentially game-changing case regarding the fundamental question: “What is prior art?”
On 12 March 2025, a pivotal hearing took place before the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal – the highest EPO Board of Appeal, with Dehns Partner Neil Campbell representing Borealis AG in a case that could reshape key aspects of European patent law.
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04.03.2025
Dehns Celebrates World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development
At Dehns we are proud to be partnered with clients who drive change through innovation and sustainable solutions. On World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, we celebrate the incredible work our clients are doing to address some of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges. From eco-friendly construction materials to renewable energy products for the home, these innovators are proving that engineering can—and must—be a force for positive change.
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18.02.2025
Dehns clients nominated for the Earthshot Prize
At Dehns, we’re always inspired by the innovative work of our clients. We’re delighted to announce that two of them have been nominated by CIPA for the prestigious Earthshot Prize; an award that celebrates ground-breaking solutions to some of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.
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Case studies
06.03.2024
Filing patent applications for “mind-bendingly difficult” technologies
ORCA Computing use photonics for quantum computing rather than traditional silicon or ion trap technology. Their work is based on incredibly complex atomic physics technologies – it has been described as “mind-bendingly difficult”. Dehns Partner, Dr Mark Bell, has been handling ORCA’s work since 2015.
Click here to find out about the latest work Dehns has been doing for them.
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11.01.2024
Private: Visual and phonetic differences between identical animal supplements results in successful trade mark registration
Palatine Hill AS is a Norwegian company specialising in nutritional products. Historically, this has primarily been in the nature of Omega-3 products, and the client’s goods are the largest selling Omega-3 oil brand in Germany. Dehns has worked with Palatine Hill for many years, and this latest matter involved a new type of brand for the client, this time in the field of animal dietary supplements.
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12.10.2023
Identifying patentable next generation inventions
Strix is the world leader in kettle controls. With 56% of the global kettle control market, their products are used 1 billion times a day across the world.
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12.10.2023
IP considerations in the acquisition of a new company
Dehns has supported Strix, the world leader in kettle controls, for over 50 years and has played a major role in their international growth and expansion. Laura Ramsay, Dehns Partner in the Engineering Group, has been working with Strix for 20 years and has acted as their client manager for the last 10 years. Clare Mann, Dehns Partner in the Trade Mark Group has been working with Strix for over 20 years and manages their global trade mark portfolio.
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Careers
Getting to know us before we get to know you
We offer a stimulating working environment and as a progressive firm we want to invest in the brightest and most talented individuals from all walks of life. We value our people in every area of the business and pride ourselves on a collaborative and open approach across all offices.
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We are a leading European intellectual property firm, with more than 300 people across eight offices, and with an internationally renowned reputation.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Our CSR initiatives define who we are as a firm
They are a vital part of business, not only for our employees but our clients as well. We aim to involve every member of Dehns in our CSR programme to promote the core values and behaviours that underpin our identity.
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