For the second year running Haseltine Lake Kempner has been named one of Europe's leading patent law firms. The report, created by Statista and included in The Financial Times, was published today and as well as recognising HLK as one of the leading patent law firms in Europe, our expertise in several specific areas has also been highlighted. HLK ranked in the list of best patent attorney firms in IT and software, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering.

HLK is a truly European firm and our office in Munich has been in operation for over 40 years serving clients right across Europe. We also have 4 UK offices and representative offices in China and The Netherlands. All of our attorneys are either UK or German as well as European qualified and have experience in not just patents, but also trademarks and designs, and can advise on all aspects of IP law in the UK and Europe, including how you can prepare for Brexit if you currently hold trade marks or designs in Europe.

Beyond filings we have experts in oppositions, appeals and litigation who can help you defend and enforce your rights. Our team of specialist IP litigation lawyers work in tandem with our scientific experts to provide a seamless service where our clients get access to the tailored specialist resources they require.

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