The Forward-Looking
IP Firm
At Mewburn Ellis we put our clients, our people, and our values at the heart of everything we do. We’re passionate about our clients and how IP can help them to achieve their goals and make a difference to the world.
Mewburn Ellis is one of the largest IP firms in Europe. We possess the breadth and depth of expertise to handle all your IP needs, both today and tomorrow. Operating as one firm across five European offices – London, Bristol, Manchester, Cambridge, and Munich – means our clients get access to a diverse range of relevant skills and know-how from some of the sharpest minds in the IP profession.
We bring passion and commitment to our clients. We look beyond their immediate needs. We immerse ourselves in our clients' businesses, considering not just their current commercial objectives but also their long-term goals. This strategic and personalised approach, enables us to deliver creative and cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's specific requirements.
We have experts in ALL areas of IP & ALL technical areas
We’re market leading, ranked top tier in the IP & legal directories
We have advised hundreds of clients on their opposition and appeals strategies with an enviable success rate
Our clients score us 9/10 for outstanding service delivery
We’re over 360 strong with 5 growing offices in the UK & Europe
We’re the only IP firm with validated net-zero targets
We are proud to have been officially named as a Great Place To Work™ 2024 by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture. This certification proves we have created a great experience for our people and distinguishes our brand in a competitive market as an employer of choice.
Our Values
We are a responsible business, committed to making a positive difference for our people, our clients, and society. Trust, transparency, and a dedication to positive change are the cornerstones of our success and the foundation of our values.
We're Forward-Thinkers
Our people are IP specialists, who manage today’s challenges with a keen eye on tomorrow. It's a culture that's been forged through more than 150 years of unrivalled innovation and service to our clients and our profession.
We're Trusted Advisors
We build strong and long-standing relationships with our clients. Over one third of our clients have worked with us for over 20 years. Some started as small start-ups many years ago and we’ve stayed with them, working as an extension of their in-house teams and joining them on their business journey.
We're Bold Commentators
We won’t simply tell you what you want to hear. We won’t sit on the fence. We have an opinion and we’ll give you honest, practical and creative IP advice on the best approach to achieve your business objectives. We’ll give you IP solutions that work.
We're Trained for Excellence
We are renowned in the profession for our training programme. It's our commitment to the highest standards of training and service to our clients that makes a Mewburn-trained attorney an exceptional IP attorney.
Committed to Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture with diversity of thought, ideas and viewpoints and where all our people, regardless of their background, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexual orientation feel they belong.
Passionate about Sustainability
Sustainability is woven into our day-to-day business. We’re on our way to net-zero with a transition plan and validated targets. Our people want it, our clients are asking for it and it’s simply the right thing to do.
Our Offices
Our IP specialists are spread across five growing offices in Europe and we operate as one firm.
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