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I want to personally thank Charlie Heal , Emily Fox, Cara McAtee, and the entire team at Albright IP for their hard work, dedication, and professionalism in helping me submit my first ever patent: the Baffer Ball fire suppression system.
From the very first meeting, Charlie and Emily made everything feel clear, comfortable, and respectful. They listened carefully to my ideas, even though I’m not from a technical or legal background – I’m a painter and decorator by trade. But they believed in my vision and treated it with such care and seriousness that I felt truly supported as an inventor.
Over several months, we worked closely by email and phone. Charlie and the team guided me step by step to build one of the strongest, clearest, and most professional patent drafts I could have hoped for. The claims they wrote are powerful, and the language used shows how deeply they understood my invention. They didn’t just file a document – they helped shape a legacy.
Charlie, even though he is young, is incredibly professional and experienced. I am amazed at how he managed such a complex project with kindness, patience, and precision. Emily and Cara were also fantastic throughout.
This was not just paperwork – this was my dream since childhood. And Albright IP helped me make that dream real.
💬 I look forward to working with them again on future patents. The Baffer Ball is just the beginning – and I am proud that Albright IP was there from Day 1.
Thank you so much again — from the bottom of my heart.
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He’s not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also warm and approachable. No question has ever felt too small, and he genuinely cares about the success of my business. I’d highly recommend Marc to anyone looking for a dedicated, trustworthy, and skilled patent attorney.
The patent was filed within weeks and had a depth of technical input from Albright that was excellent. I'm very pleased.
I have filed patents in the past but working with Albright IP was a totally different experience. I recommend them without hesitation.
Their knowledge regarding the patent process is extensive.
They have help me navigate the complex process to gain patent granted on my first design and patent pending on my second design.
I feel reassured and confident to put my designs in their hands knowing they will give the best advice based on the facts and not for their own financial gain.
Brilliant company.
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They were also very clear regarding fees, and set out a very helpful visual timeline and cost breakdown on the whole patent application process at the pre-sales stage. This emphasis on making sure I understood all aspects of the work, and having documentation to help with that, is something I didn't see with any of the other patent services I was talking to at the time. This clear communication continued throughout our interactions.
Would recommend Albright IP to anyone looking to patent an invention. The patent they filed for me was for a software invention.
No upselling for their fee either, just a fair, professional appraisal...
Thanks to Allbright, I am not spending thousands on a low hope project (when I so easily could have been).
Then end result being that we accomplished everything I wanted to in time and budget.
Highly recommend.
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THE PATENT BOX
There are many good reasons to ensure that your important inventions are protected. Now, another can be added to the list. From April 2013, businesses will be able to enjoy a lower rate of corporation tax on profits derived from patented inventions.
The new rules will be phased in over a period of time. From April 2013, the rate of corporation tax on qualifying profits will be 14% for small companies. The rate will fall year-on-year, until the full discount to 10% applies to all companies from April 2017.
WHICH COMPANIES QUALIFY FOR THE DISCOUNTED RATE?
To qualify, your company needs to either own patents, or have patents exclusively licensed from others. Your company also needs to have undertaken “qualifying development”. This means that you need to have made a significant contribution to development. Interestingly though, the significant contribution does not have to be towards the invention itself, but can be a contribution to the development of a product incorporating the invention.
UK and European patents, and national patents in a number of European countries all qualify for the benefit of the patent box regime.
WHAT PROFITS QUALIFY?
Profits are eligible to be taxed at the lower rate if they are the result of selling patented products, or licensing patent rights to others. Damages or other compensation which is obtained from infringers in Court or otherwise is also counted.
Patents must actually be granted before the tax relief can be claimed, although a claim can be backdated to take into account the period in which the patent application was pending. It is also usually possible to accelerate a patent application to obtain early grant, in which case the relief could be claimed sooner.
SO HOW DO I TAKE ADVANTAGE?
Firstly, you need to ensure that any and all potentially patentable inventions are protected. This is of course good advice irrespective of any tax relief, and the further benefit of the patent box should substantially mitigate the cost of patent protection. Companies which have been put off applying for patents due to costs in the past should reconsider.
Albright IP act for a wide variety of businesses, from sole traders to large companies. We would be pleased to discuss your requirements with you. We are also happy to refer you to a suitable tax accountant if you need one. Please contact us now to discuss your situation further with one of our experienced attorneys.
⇒ Also see our article on Why Are Only 1,395 British Companies Using Lucrative Patent Box Tax Savings?