Wynne-Jones

What Wynne-Jones does

Wynne-Jones IP Limited is a UK-based intellectual property law firm headquartered in Gloucester, with a registered history dating to 1964 and a current footprint of 101-250 employees across seven UK offices (London, Cardiff, Gloucester, Telford, Malvern, Cheltenham, and Bristol). The firm operates as a private limited company registered in England and Wales (formerly Wynne-Jones Lainé & James LLP) and is regulated by the Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) since 2010, with supplementary Cyber Essentials and Anti-Bribery certifications.

The firm's core service offering covers the full intellectual property lifecycle: Patents, Trade Marks, Registered Designs, Copyright/Unregistered Designs & Trade Secrets, IP Strategy, Renewals, Innovation Support Services, and Patent Analytics. It serves clients across 16 industry verticals including Automotive & EV, Medical Devices & Medtech, Computing/Software/Apps, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace & Defence, Manufacturing, Fashion & Cosmetics, Agritech, Chemical, Digital Healthcare, Electronics, Entertainment, Opto-electronics, Semiconductors, and Toys & Games. Notable clients include Morgan Motor Company, Capital Law, Portal Medical Ltd, JSP Ltd, Cotton Mouton Diagnostics, and Alesi Surgical, spanning both enterprise and startup segments.

Wynne-Jones generates revenue through professional services on a quote-based model with fixed-fee options, distributed via direct enterprise sales, free initial consultations, and professional referrals. International reach is delivered through its wholly-owned subsidiary AIPEX, which provides formal European coverage across the Netherlands, France, Germany, Hungary, Spain, Poland, Norway, Italy, Portugal, and Switzerland. The firm was recognised by the Financial Times as one of Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms and operates a strategic partnership with the CyNam cyber technology community to source deal flow in the cyber and AI startup ecosystem.

Name

Wynne-Jones

Legal name

Wynne-Jones IP Limited

Website

https://wynne-jones.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wynne-Jones IP is a UK intellectual property law firm offering patent, trade mark, registered design, copyright, IP strategy, and renewal services to clients across 16 industries, with seven UK offices and European coverage through its wholly-owned AIPEX subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Legal Services

akta.pro primary industry

Intellectual Property (IP) Law (BPAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management (BPAHAMAA), IP Filing, Annuities & Renewals Administration (BPAHAMAJ), Copyright Services & Content Protection (BPAHAMAC), IP Search, Watch & Competitive Intelligence (BPAHAMAI)

Keywords

• Intellectual property services
• Patent filing and prosecution
• Trade mark registration
• IP strategy consulting
• Patent analytics services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Intellectual Property Services: Revenue generated from providing intellectual property legal services including patent filing and prosecution, trademark registration and management, registered designs protection, copyright advice, renewals, IP strategy consulting, and patent analytics services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wynne-Jones IP is an intellectual property law firm providing end-to-end IP protection services including patent filing and prosecution, trade mark registration and management, registered designs, copyright and unregistered design rights, trade secrets protection, renewals, IP strategy consulting, and patent analytics. The firm serves businesses across 16 industry verticals from offices across the UK and globally through its AIPEX associate network, with attorneys having first-hand experience at the UK Intellectual Property Office.

Product overview

Wynne-Jones IP is an intellectual property law firm offering a comprehensive suite of IP services organized around core protection and advisory offerings. The portfolio centers on Patents (technical invention protection), Trade Marks (brand identity), Registered Designs (product appearance), and Copyright/Unregistered Designs/Trade Secrets (confidential know-how), complemented by strategic IP Strategy advisory services, Renewals for ongoing portfolio maintenance, Patent Analytics for intelligence-driven decisions, and Innovation Support Services through third-party partnerships. The firm serves clients across 16 industry verticals including Automotive & EV, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals, Computing Software & Apps, Medical Devices & Medtech, and Semiconductors & Materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patents Protect technical inventions and secure competitive edge with expert patent advice, covering patent filing, prosecution, and enforcement for businesses across technical sectors.
• Trade Marks Safeguard brand identity across products, services, and markets through trade mark registration, management, and enforcement for brand-owning businesses.
• Registered Designs Protect the visual appearance and design of products with legally enforceable registered design rights for product manufacturers and designers.
• Copyright, Unregistered Designs & Trade Secrets Secure automatic rights and protect confidential know-how including copyright, unregistered design rights, and trade secrets for businesses holding IP assets.
• IP Strategy Tailored strategic advice to align intellectual property with commercial goals and future business plans for organisations seeking to commercialise IP.
• Renewals Reliable, cost-effective renewal support for intellectual property rights including patents, trade marks, and designs to maintain active protection over time.
• Patent Analytics Analytics services to support patent strategy, competitive intelligence, and IP decision-making for businesses evaluating technology landscapes.
• Innovation Support Services Access to trusted third-party partners to strengthen and support the innovation journey for startups and established businesses commercialising new technology.

Named customers6 records

Segments17 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CyNamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 December 2023Wynne-Jones IP announced a strategic partnership with CyNam to support and sponsor their mission to nurture cyber technology innovation in Gloucestershire. CyNam is a community organization that has grown from a modest meetup group in 2015 into a thriving community of over 5000 members. Through this partnership, Wynne-Jones IP contributes IP expertise to support the development of the Gloucestershire cyber technology ecosystem and help local businesses protect their intellectual property assets.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mathys & Squire: UK IP law firm with comparable size and patent/trade mark practice mix; directly competes for UK and European patent prosecution clients in engineering, life sciences and tech sectors.
• Withers & Rogers: Mid-sized UK IP firm focused on patent and trade mark prosecution with a comparable sector mix (engineering, life sciences, medtech) and overlapping mid-market client profile.
• Marks & Clerk: One of the largest UK-headquartered IP law firms with patent and trade mark attorneys across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific — directly comparable to Wynne-Jones across patent prosecution, trade marks and portfolio management for the same mid-market/SME client base.
• Kilburn & Strode: London-based IP firm with a strong patent prosecution practice covering electronics, engineering and life sciences — directly comparable in service offering and high-value technical client base.
• HGF (Harrison Goddard Foote): Top-tier UK-headquartered IP firm with patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys and IP solicitors across multiple UK offices plus European presence — directly comparable in service breadth and target client segments.
• Mewburn Ellis: UK-based IP attorney firm with similar full-service patents, trade marks and designs offering — competes head-to-head for mid-market and UK startup tech clients.
• Boult Wade Tennant: UK-based IP firm with patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys and IP solicitors serving similar mid-market and SME clients across engineering, life sciences and technology verticals.
• Carpmaels & Ransford: Boutique London IP firm specialising in patent prosecution and opposition work for life sciences, chemistry and engineering clients — competes for the same technical-vertical UK/EU clients at the higher end of the market.
• Potter Clarkson: UK IP firm providing patent, trade mark and design services to inventive businesses across Europe — directly comparable service mix with focus on engineering, biotech and consumer products.

Broad incumbents

• Bird & Bird: Global full-service law firm with a market-leading IP practice spanning UK, EU, US and Asia — overlaps with Wynne-Jones on patent prosecution but competes at the premium end with a much larger global footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ip_expert

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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