Patent strategy and protection for engineering and technology SMEs

Work directly with an experienced UK & European Patent Attorney who understands your technology, your market, and your commercial goals — helping you build a cost-effective patent portfolio in the UK and internationally.

  • You always deal with a senior attorney responsible for your work

  • Consistent advice from someone who understands your business and product roadmap

  • Transparent, upfront fee discussions so you can plan with confidence

Why engineering & tech SMEs choose to work with us

Growing engineering businesses need more than patent drafting. They need clear advice, a consistent point of contact, and confidence in how decisions are made.

  • Direct access to the person responsible for your work

You always deal with a senior patent attorney who understands your technology and is accountable for the advice you receive. No loss of context, no handovers that dilute quality.

  • A consistent relationship built around your business

We take the time to understand your products, your roadmap, and your commercial priorities — so your patent strategy evolves with your business, not just individual inventions.

  • Commercially grounded advice, not just legal process

We help you decide what is worth protecting, where to file, and when to invest — so your patents support growth, not just add cost.

  • Transparent, predictable approach to costs

We discuss scope and likely costs upfront, so you can plan ahead with confidence — particularly when managing multiple filings across the UK and internationally.

THE GREY WOLF APPROACH

Established by experienced patent attorney Phil Sanger in 2021, our team understands the joy and commercial value of new business ideas.

OUR IP SERVICES

Find out how the Grey Wolf patent and design attorney firm can support your business through IP applications in the UK, Europe or overseas.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Mark Reichel, Partner, Reichel Stohry Dean LLP

“Our styles are aligned, laid back. We know the nuances so we can skip that and just get down to instructions. Friendly and professional.”

Mark Reichel

James Kerman, Inventor, Kerminator Wasp Lance

“Phil has a professional attention to detail and was always on the end of the phone if I had any questions. He put himself out for me, is diligent, works hard and has been perfect for my needs.”

Lisa Moyles

Lisa Moyles, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson

“He’s knowledgeable, a quick study, easygoing, good communicator. Collaborative. It’s rare.”