Gill Jennings & Every LLP is a leading European intellectual property firm based in London and Munich. We represent the patent, trade mark and design interests of many prominent British, European and global corporations and help guide high-growth SMEs as they seek to establish a presence in fiercely competitive markets. We understand the strategic importance of intellectual property to any business. Our clear, creative and expert advice helps protect, exploit and manage IP assets to maximise their true market value. Our ability to manage large portfolios and keep clients informed of their IP rights is highly regarded. Gill Jennings & Every are consistently recognised by the leading legal directories as a ‘go-to’ firm for patent and trade mark matters.I am a UK and European Patent Attorney with over 25 years of experience in the profession. I enjoy getting involved with the commercial realities that drive clients' businesses day-to-day, including those internal deadlines and work pressures that so many attorneys and IP managers face. I advise many clients from around the world, including multinational companies, SMEs and start-ups. My aim is always the same - to deliver great advice with a personal service, tailored to individual needs. I always relish a challenge – be it a new technology, commercial situation or legal problem. I also have an interest in the use of integrated IT systems to improve efficiency and deliver a better customer experience and ensuring delivery of high quality service across Gill Jennings & Every LLP in my role as a managing partner. My specialities include:• For SMEs – full spectrum advice: filing strategies, patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate (FTO) advice, internal IP capture and assessment, IP strategy development, litigation• For Corporates – being “outsourced in-house”: close integration with corporate in-house counsel and processes, including contracted service levels (filing and prosecution), use of electronic communication/accounting portals• Strategic advice – providing a competitive edge and getting the most out of your IP budget• Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) advice – balancing FTO budget with commercial risk • EPO Oppositions & Appeals – part of the industry leading EP oppositions practice team at GJE• Registered Designs – obtaining fast and cost-effective design protection at UK IPO and OHIMIf you think I might be able to help you then please do get in touch: Stephen.Haley@gje.com