Practice areas
Practice Areas
Seventeen areas of work, all focused on software, algorithms, AI, cryptography, crypto and deep technology. Every matter is handled by a European Patent Attorney with a technical background in the field.
- CIISoftware & Computer-Implemented InventionsDrafting and prosecution before the EPO and DKPTO, built around the technical-effect requirement.
- AIAlgorithms, AI & Machine LearningModels, training methods, data pipelines, AI-assisted inventions and inventorship questions.
- WEB3Blockchain, Crypto & Web3Consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, tokenisation, custody, DeFi protocols, wallets and exchanges.
- CRYPTOCryptography & CybersecurityEncryption, zero-knowledge proofs, post-quantum cryptography, authentication and biometrics.
- FINFintech & PaymentsPayment infrastructure, trading systems, digital-asset platforms and regtech.
- DEEPEmerging & Deep TechQuantum computing, IoT, semiconductors, energy and climate-tech software, space and satellite systems.
- TMTrademarks & Brand ProtectionIn-house EUIPO-listed representative: clearance, EUTM and Danish filings, Madrid System, oppositions and watch services.
- DESDesignsGUI, icon and interface designs; EU designs and the Hague System.
- UPCUPC & Patent DisputesDirect UPC representation, EPO oppositions and appeals, infringement and validity analysis.
- FTOFreedom-to-Operate & Patent LandscapingFTO opinions, prior-art searches and competitor portfolio mapping.
- DDIP Due DiligenceFor M&A, VC/PE rounds and IPOs; portfolio audits and risk reporting.
- STRATIP Strategy & Portfolio ManagementStartup portfolio building, budgeting, pruning and monetisation.
- LICLicensing & Technology TransferPatent and technology licences, university spin-outs and joint development.
- OSSOpen Source ComplianceLicence audits (GPL, AGPL, Apache, MIT), SBOM review, contribution policies and remediation.
- TSTrade Secrets & Know-HowProtection programmes and patent-vs-secret decisions.
- ©Copyright in Software & DatabasesCode ownership, database rights and UI protection.
- SEPStandard-Essential Patents & FRANDSEP identification and licensing support across telecoms, video and connectivity standards.