Start-ups & SMEs

IP protection that grows with your business.

You’re building something incredible — let’s make sure no one else can take it.

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From first pitch to product launch, IP rights can be the difference between scaling up successfully and falling behind.

We help founders and growing businesses make smart, strategic IP choices. We’re more than just attorneys — we’re your partners for the journey.

As clients grow, their needs change. We understand that start-ups can face unique challenges, especially in the early days, and we can tailor our advice to make sure that the cost of obtaining IP rights is incurred at the right time for your business. Having those IP rights can be crucial in securing funding and investment, and increasing the value of your company.

We can help SMEs who might already have established brands and products to grow their IP portfolio and, if necessary, enforce their IP rights against competitors to maintain their market position.

Areas we can help you with are:

Testimonials

  • "We have worked with Dean at Serjeants for over 20 years now and have always been extremely satisfied with the service we receive. Their combination of technical literacy, creative drafting and commercial aptitude makes them a powerful partner to any innovator. I could not recommend them more highly."

    Mark Gill, Relco UK Ltd

  • We have used Serjeants for a number of years and have always found them to be both approachable & forward thinking. We have had numerous patents granted using their services and would highly recommend them.

    Ben Jones–Fenleigh, Metalfacture Ltd

  • I have been using Serjeants for over 30 years for everything from patents to trade marks and they have always been exemplary in their diligence and super professional in their behaviour and I would not hesitate in recommending them to protect your IP.

    Tim Webb, Tacit Golf LLP

  • From our first meeting, Serjeants stood out for their simplicity and professionalism. They took the time to understand our technology and offered honest, actionable advice throughout the patenting process. A trusted partner for any growing health tech company.

    Perminder Singh Rupra, CEO, Elipse Health Ltd

  • We’ve worked with Serjeants for over 15 years, and they have been invaluable in protecting and managing our intellectual property. Their expertise, particularly Darran’s depth of knowledge and practical advice, has guided us through both patent and trade mark matters with confidence. Most recently, they successfully helped us defend one of our international patents at a European trade show. Their team is always quick to respond, easy to work with, and gets what we’re trying to achieve. We truly value the relationship we’ve built over the years. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Serjeants to any business looking for reliable, experienced, and approachable IP experts.

    Martin Evans, Managing Director, Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd

  • We were delighted with the way Serjeants held our hands through the whole trade mark process. They made it super simple and clear and kept us updated throughout. We are grateful to Rob and his team for getting Truly SMB registered in the UK and for the guidance provided in relation to North America.

    Brett Critchley, Truly SMB Ltd

  • We have worked with Serjeants for the best part of ten years. They are highly professional, very responsive, and adept at providing commercially pragmatic advice in a clear and uncomplicated manner. We value our relationship with Serjeants and have no hesitation in recommending them.

    Charles Bentley, Charles Bentley & Son Ltd

  • We were recommended Serjeants by a friend. We made an initial enquiry regarding trademarking and found their help to be clear and friendly, with no obligation, guiding us towards the best course of action for our situation. Our application was dealt with in a professional manner. We would definitely use Serjeants again should the need arise.

    Dr. Dan Child, Bom Bom Patisserie Ltd

  • We have worked with Serjeants for over 15 years and have always valued their attentive, pragmatic approach. Their advice is consistently clear, commercially sensible, and tailored to the needs of our international portfolio. They are a trusted partner in protecting and managing our IP assets.

    Pantherella International Group Ltd

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