“They have been excellent in terms of client care and engagement, which is always a useful starting point. They have then provided great consul and strategy, with robust responses to the other party and a dedication to profound and far-reaching research, which is essential in a case such as ours.”
Legal 500 2025“We have been working with Cleveland Scott York on an EU Patent opposition for the last 12 months. We have found them to be an exceptional help and resource in tackling a complex area of law that we were unaccustomed to.”
Legal 500 2025“Cleveland Scott York is very knowledgeable in European patent law and has been very informative regarding our European patent prosecution. The team is extremely responsive to all email communications and even responds to communications in their evenings, which is very helpful for us, who live in a different time zone in the US.”
Legal 500 2025“Very knowledgeable and approachable, making it very desirable for the specialist sector we are in.”
Legal 500 2025“The team is commercial in its approach, its response times are fantastic and the team is really good at managing expectations. The technical ability is a given.”
Legal 500 2025“Andrew Mackenzie is my go-to patent attorney. Not one to bombard people with technical jargon, he is commercial in his approach and always willing to go above and beyond to support our needs.”
Legal 500 2025“Nick Bennett is very responsive to our questions and provides well-informed patent counselling.”
Legal 500 2025“Cleveland Scott York is a go-to practice for clients in the engineering, automotive, chemical, and healthcare sectors. Its offering includes the prosecution of large patent portfolios and drafting applications, as well as representation in opposition and appeal matters before the EPO. Cross-border litigation, freedom to operate, and due diligence mandates are also within the firm’s strong capabilities, as well as advice on infringements. Adrian Bradley and Tom Faulkner jointly lead the team from Thames Valley and London, respectively. With a focus on materials, nanotechnology and engineering, Fraser Brown is another key name of note in Thames Valley, as is London-based Nick Bennett, who has expertise in the chemistry industry.”
Legal 500 2025“From start to finish, CSY provided sound professional advice and guidance at each stage, the attorney would also take on board our input during the negotiations with the other side.”
Legal 500 2025“From the outset, we instinctively knew that Andrew Clemson was a safe, reliable choice to manage such a sensitive trade mark matter, as he has the right mix of legal expertise and commercial insight to ensure my company’s operations remain safeguarded within its respective industry and field, whilst maintaining the scope of my trade mark application with minimal limitations.
Andrew Clemson is a star individual. Responsive and technically brilliant on trade mark-related matters.”