fractional ip legal services for your business

Niche expertise, only when you need it

If you are an innovative business seeking smart IP strategies and protection, without breaking the bank, look no further as fractional IP services are your solution.

Think of it as your on-demand access to top-tier legal expertise: I can provide part-time, temporary, or project-based legal services in my specialised area of intellectual property law.

I bring over two decades of experience practising in this field and can deliver the tailored support you need to thrive and grow.  

My approach is flexible and designed to scale.  So, whether you are a start-up looking to get your IP in order to impress investors, or if you're an SME in the expansion stage or beyond, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. 

In-house style IP expertise

Bringing fractional counsel onto your team feels just like having your own in-house IP lawyer.  I can guide you on a journey from auditing your IP assets, creating an IP strategy to suit your needs and future plans, and then implementing that strategy through the protection and management of those assets.  You can leave it all in my hands, safe in the knowledge that I will leave no stone unturned. 

What help do you need?

• Strategic protection: Tailored, strategic guidance to identify and prioritise your most valuable IP assets, while building a strong, future-proof portfolio.  

• Comprehensive IP advice:  Expert counsel on protecting, managing, enforcing, and maximising your IP to keep you ahead of the competition. 

• Conflict management: Skilled support in navigating IP disputes with competitors, from enforcement actions to settlement negotiations.

• Risk management:  Proactive identification of potential IP risks and strategies to avoid costly legal challenges. 

• Business strategy alignment:  Collaborative input to ensure your IP protection aligns with your broader growth goals and market positioning.

 What are the benefits? 

• On-demand expertise: Get immediate access to an IP specialist who can help you protect and maximize your intellectual property, keeping you ahead of competitors.

• Scalability: Your legal needs will evolve; fractional services adapt with you, ensuring flexibility as your business grows.

• Focus on your goals: With a fractional IP pro handling the legal heavy lifting, you can concentrate on innovation and growth.

• Budget-friendly: Enjoy clear pricing for ongoing or one-off projects, eliminating surprises and optimising your legal spend.

• Proactive risk management:  Nobody wants a legal fender bender. Avoid costly legal pitfalls with strategic guidance that keeps your IP strategy robust and ready for challenges.  

 How does it work? 

I offer various 12-month fixed fee fractional packages, all of which are essentially provided on a retainer basis providing you with on-demand access to IP legal services as and when needed.  All packages can be scaled upwards, with entirely flexible additional ad hoc bolt-ons available to cover peaks of demand.  

Curious if fractional services can help clear your business blind spots and fit with your business model? 

Get in touch today! It could be a game-changer for you!