Withers & Rogers

Firm overview:

Longstanding IP firm Withers & Rogers serves clients across Europe, the US and Asia, with broad expertise across a range of technologies. Attorneys work in practice groups based on their specialisms, within the core areas of advanced engineering; electronics, computing and physics; and life sciences and chemistry. Experts with particular capabilities operate in the sector-specific practices of automotive; clean technology; food and drink; medical technology; and robotics and autonomous systems.

With wide-ranging knowledge across multiple disciplines, Withers & Rogers is a go-to firm for high-quality patent drafting and prosecution. Assistance with patent protection from the firm can also include watching services, patentability and freedom to practice opinions, renewals, and negotiating and drafting licences and other technology transfer agreements.

For contentious matters, the pan-European firm handles registry disputes and instructs solicitors and barristers for litigation where necessary, maintaining strong relationships with collaborating law firms.

Team overview:

Withers & Rogers has offices across the UK, Paris and Munich, covering all three major European jurisdictions.

In January 2025, Simon Bradbury joined the team from Appleyard Lees, supporting the expansion of the firm’s pharmaceutical and cell and gene therapy groups. Skilled in creating IP strategies for startups, spinouts and SMEs, Bradbury has significant experience in the life sciences and biotech sectors. A client says that he has “done a great job in helping us shape our IP strategy and execution”.

Key matters:

• Patent application—Apple

According to the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), Withers & Rogers filed UK patent applications for Apple during 2024, including one entitled ‘Masking zone in metadata for spatial audio rendering’.

Clients:

Apple, Airbus, Halliburton Energy Services