Patent
Advise, Drafting, RepresentationPatent Securing Your Innovations and Inventions
Innovation drives progress and defines industry leadership. Every new idea whether a breakthrough technology, a mechanical device, or a software-driven solution represents years of research, expertise, and investment.
Patents ensure that these innovations remain exclusively yours, granting legal protection against imitation and unauthorized use while enabling you to capitalize on your ingenuity.
A well-structured patent strategy does more than protect technology it strengthens your competitive advantage, enhances your company’s valuation, and attracts partnerships and investment.
Whether you are an individual inventor, a research institution, or a global enterprise, securing your patent rights early is crucial to maintaining market leadership and preserving your intellectual edge.
At ATB Legal, our dedicated Patent Team provides comprehensive legal and technical assistance across the full lifecycle of patent protection from invention disclosure to post-grant maintenance.
We advise on invention patents, utility model patents, and design patents, offering tailored strategies to safeguard innovations in both established and emerging markets such as the UAE, GCC, and India.
Our multidisciplinary approach combines legal acumen with scientific understanding, ensuring that every invention is described, protected, and commercialized with precision and foresight.
Patents ensure that these innovations remain exclusively yours, granting legal protection against imitation and unauthorized use while enabling you to capitalize on your ingenuity.
A well-structured patent strategy does more than protect technology it strengthens your competitive advantage, enhances your company’s valuation, and attracts partnerships and investment.
Whether you are an individual inventor, a research institution, or a global enterprise, securing your patent rights early is crucial to maintaining market leadership and preserving your intellectual edge.
At ATB Legal, our dedicated Patent Team provides comprehensive legal and technical assistance across the full lifecycle of patent protection from invention disclosure to post-grant maintenance.
We advise on invention patents, utility model patents, and design patents, offering tailored strategies to safeguard innovations in both established and emerging markets such as the UAE, GCC, and India.
Our multidisciplinary approach combines legal acumen with scientific understanding, ensuring that every invention is described, protected, and commercialized with precision and foresight.
Strong technical foundations. Clear documentation. A streamlined pathway to patent protection and enforcement.
Our Patent Services Include:
- Patentability Searches and Prior Art Evaluations – Assessing novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability through comprehensive prior art searches to determine the patentability of your concept.
- Drafting and Filing Patent Applications – Preparing technically accurate and legally robust patent specifications for filing with the UAE Ministry of Economy, GCC Patent Office, and Indian Patent Office, ensuring compliance with each jurisdiction’s procedural and substantive requirements.
- Managing Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Filings – Coordinating international applications through the WIPO-administered PCT system for streamlined protection in multiple countries and effective global portfolio management.
- Handling Prosecution and Office Actions – Drafting detailed responses to examiner objections, conducting hearings (where applicable), and liaising with patent offices to ensure smooth progression from filing to grant.
- Patent Renewals, Annuities, and Portfolio Management – Monitoring deadlines, maintaining patent validity, and ensuring strategic continuity of IP rights across jurisdictions.
- Licensing, Assignment, and Technology Transfer Agreements – Structuring transactions that monetize your IP through commercialization, joint ventures, or cross-licensing opportunities.
- Patent Enforcement and Defense – Representing clients in infringement, opposition, and invalidation proceedings before courts, IP offices, and enforcement authorities across the UAE, GCC, and India.
- Confidentiality and Pre-Filing Protection – Drafting Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), R&D collaboration frameworks, and confidentiality policies to protect your innovation even before filing.
Types and Examples of Patents We Handle:
Our patent practice spans all recognized forms of patentable subject matter, including:
- Invention Patents (Standard Patents)
Granted for novel, non-obvious, and industrially applicable inventions.
Examples:
• A new drilling technology for oilfields that enhances extraction efficiency (UAE/GCC).
• A pharmaceutical compound or new chemical formulation (India).
• A machine learning-based predictive maintenance algorithm for industrial systems.
- Utility Model Patents
Also known as “innovation patents” these protect incremental or functional improvements to existing products or devices particularly suitable for SMEs and start-ups seeking faster protection.
Examples:
• Modified household appliances improving energy efficiency.
• Simplified mechanical tools or industrial fittings.
• Process enhancements in manufacturing lines.
(Currently available in India; under consideration in GCC; similar protections may apply through design or technical models in the UAE depending on subject matter.)
- Design Patents / Industrial Designs
Protect the aesthetic or visual features of an article — its shape, configuration, or ornamentation — rather than its technical function.
Examples:
• A unique packaging shape for a perfume bottle (UAE/India).
• An ergonomic design for a kitchen appliance.
• An innovative dashboard layout for a vehicle interface.
- Software and Computer-Implemented Inventions
While pure software may not always be patentable, computer-implemented inventions demonstrating a technical effect (such as improved processing, data encryption, or control mechanisms) may qualify under UAE and Indian practice.
Examples:
• AI algorithms improving image recognition in healthcare diagnostics.
• Blockchain-based transaction validation systems.
• Smart device control systems integrating IoT frameworks.
- Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Patents
These involve chemical compounds, medical devices, bioprocesses, and diagnostic tools, which require technical expertise and precise claim drafting.
Examples:
• Genetic engineering techniques or bio-formulations.
• Medical apparatus or implantable devices.
• Novel drug delivery mechanisms and compositions.
Industries We Represent:
Our patent practice serves a diverse range of clients across technical and commercial sectors, including:
- Scientific and Industrial Innovators pioneering advancements in material science, chemical engineering, and oilfield technologies.
• Technology and Software Developers integrating artificial intelligence, data analytics, and machine learning into next-generation digital solutions.
• Manufacturers and Inventors specializing in domestic appliances, mechanical systems, and industrial design innovations.
• Healthcare and Biotechnology Firms engaged in medical device development, pharmaceutical research, and diagnostic technologies.
• Academic and Research Institutions focusing on innovation commercialization, spin-offs, and patent licensing.
FAQsFrequently Asked Questions-Patent
1. What is a patent?
A patent is a legal right granted to an inventor that gives them exclusive rights to their invention (technical solution) for a limited time, in exchange for disclosing it.
2. What kinds of inventions can be patented?
Inventions that are novel, non-obvious (inventive), and industrially applicable. These may include mechanical devices, chemical compositions, methods, or technology innovations.
3. Do I need to perform a patent search before filing?
Yes — ATB Legal conducts novelty, prior-art, and freedom-to-operate searches to evaluate patentability and identify risks.
4. How do I file a patent in the UAE?
ATB Legal prepares the specification, claims, and drawings, then files with the UAE Ministry of Economy.
5. Can I file for patent protection internationally?
Yes — ATB Legal helps with international filings, such as via the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) or Paris Convention route.
6. How long does a patent last?
The patent term depends on the jurisdiction (typically 20 years from the filing date for many countries), but you need to pay maintenance fees to keep it alive.
7. What is patent prosecution?
Patent prosecution is the process of dealing with the patent office after filing — responding to examination reports, objections, and amendments. ATB Legal handles all correspondence.
8. Can ATB Legal help with patent licensing?
Yes — they draft licensing, assignment, and R&D collaboration agreements to help monetize or transfer patent rights.
9. What is “freedom-to-operate”?
A freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis determines whether your product or process may infringe any existing patents; ATB Legal performs these analyses.
10. What is a novelty search?
A novelty search checks if your invention is truly new by comparison with existing patents, publications, and other public disclosures. ATB Legal provides this service.
11. Can ATB Legal enforce my patent if someone infringes?
Yes — they support enforcement actions, draft cease-and-desist letters, and represent you in litigation or administrative proceedings.
12. What is a patent assignment?
A patent assignment transfers ownership of a patent from one party to another. ATB Legal can draft and register these agreements.
13. Why would I do a PCT filing?
The PCT system allows you to seek patent protection in multiple countries with a unified initial application, delaying national phase filings. ATB Legal assists with PCT strategy.
14. What costs are involved in obtaining a patent?
Costs typically include search fees, drafting fees, filing fees, examination fees, and maintenance fees. ATB Legal can provide a budget estimate based on your jurisdiction.
15. How do I transfer my patent rights?
Through assignment or licensing agreements. ATB Legal drafts and manages those agreements.
A patent is a legal right granted to an inventor that gives them exclusive rights to their invention (technical solution) for a limited time, in exchange for disclosing it.
2. What kinds of inventions can be patented?
Inventions that are novel, non-obvious (inventive), and industrially applicable. These may include mechanical devices, chemical compositions, methods, or technology innovations.
3. Do I need to perform a patent search before filing?
Yes — ATB Legal conducts novelty, prior-art, and freedom-to-operate searches to evaluate patentability and identify risks.
4. How do I file a patent in the UAE?
ATB Legal prepares the specification, claims, and drawings, then files with the UAE Ministry of Economy.
5. Can I file for patent protection internationally?
Yes — ATB Legal helps with international filings, such as via the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) or Paris Convention route.
6. How long does a patent last?
The patent term depends on the jurisdiction (typically 20 years from the filing date for many countries), but you need to pay maintenance fees to keep it alive.
7. What is patent prosecution?
Patent prosecution is the process of dealing with the patent office after filing — responding to examination reports, objections, and amendments. ATB Legal handles all correspondence.
8. Can ATB Legal help with patent licensing?
Yes — they draft licensing, assignment, and R&D collaboration agreements to help monetize or transfer patent rights.
9. What is “freedom-to-operate”?
A freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis determines whether your product or process may infringe any existing patents; ATB Legal performs these analyses.
10. What is a novelty search?
A novelty search checks if your invention is truly new by comparison with existing patents, publications, and other public disclosures. ATB Legal provides this service.
11. Can ATB Legal enforce my patent if someone infringes?
Yes — they support enforcement actions, draft cease-and-desist letters, and represent you in litigation or administrative proceedings.
12. What is a patent assignment?
A patent assignment transfers ownership of a patent from one party to another. ATB Legal can draft and register these agreements.
13. Why would I do a PCT filing?
The PCT system allows you to seek patent protection in multiple countries with a unified initial application, delaying national phase filings. ATB Legal assists with PCT strategy.
14. What costs are involved in obtaining a patent?
Costs typically include search fees, drafting fees, filing fees, examination fees, and maintenance fees. ATB Legal can provide a budget estimate based on your jurisdiction.
15. How do I transfer my patent rights?
Through assignment or licensing agreements. ATB Legal drafts and manages those agreements.
Uncompromising Quality Our Approach
At ATB Legal, we understand that a patent is more than a legal right it is a strategic business tool that supports innovation, investment, and long-term growth.
Our team, comprising patent agents, legal professionals, and technical experts, collaborates closely with inventors, R&D teams, and corporate management to ensure that each filing accurately reflects the invention’s scope and commercial potential.
From drafting technically sound specifications to navigating complex examination procedures, we deliver clarity, compliance, and confidence at every step.
Our goal is not only to secure your inventions but to help you transform innovation into strategic advantage enabling your ideas to lead markets, shape industries, and define the future.
Meet The Core Team
Our Team of
Lawyers and Experts
LLB, LLM, FCIArb
Asha Treesa Bejoy
LLB
Jose Joseph
LLB
Jerome Jose
Micro Case Studies
Representative Experience
• Tech Startup Patent Strategy: Advised an early-stage tech company on patent search, claim drafting, and PCT international filing strategy to secure foundational technology innovations.
• AI-Based Food Technology – Patentability Assessment: Conducted a comprehensive patentability search and prior-art analysis for a personalised food recommendation system, assessing the novelty of its algorithmic architecture and privacy-centric federated learning architecture. This helped the client to define their filing strategy with greater technical and commercial clarity.
• Patent Prosecution & Amendments: Supported a multinational electronics client in responding to examiner reports and refining patent claims during prosecution, enhancing enforceability prospects.
• Technology Transfer and Licensing Agreements: Drafted and negotiated patent licensing arrangements for a research institution, facilitating collaborative R&D with commercial partners.
• Patent Portfolio Management: Guided a client with a broad technology portfolio on filing strategies, renewal management, and coordination of patents across GCC and Indian jurisdictions.
• AI-Based Food Technology – Patentability Assessment: Conducted a comprehensive patentability search and prior-art analysis for a personalised food recommendation system, assessing the novelty of its algorithmic architecture and privacy-centric federated learning architecture. This helped the client to define their filing strategy with greater technical and commercial clarity.
• Patent Prosecution & Amendments: Supported a multinational electronics client in responding to examiner reports and refining patent claims during prosecution, enhancing enforceability prospects.
• Technology Transfer and Licensing Agreements: Drafted and negotiated patent licensing arrangements for a research institution, facilitating collaborative R&D with commercial partners.
• Patent Portfolio Management: Guided a client with a broad technology portfolio on filing strategies, renewal management, and coordination of patents across GCC and Indian jurisdictions.
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