How I can help your business

• Conduct freedom to operate analyses, IP due diligence, and provide IP training to support commercialisation strategies.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications across key jurisdictions, ensuring IP portfolios align with commercial objectives.
• Develop registered design filing strategies to secure robust protection for product appearance.

Overview & Expertise

Mike Limb is a Senior Associate and Chartered UK and European Patent Attorney based in Manchester. He advises clients across a range of technology driven sectors, with particular experience in mechanical engineering related fields including transport, energy and environment, 3D printing, and aerospace technologies.

His practice focuses on drafting, prosecution, and management of patent and registered design portfolios across major global jurisdictions. He regularly prepares and prosecutes patent applications, and conducts freedom to operate and infringement analyses. He also has experience in opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office.

Mike is recognised for his methodical and clear approach to complex technical subject matter. His experience enables him to provide practical, commercially aligned advice, helping clients develop and maintain IP portfolios that support their wider business objectives.

He works with a broad range of clients, from start-ups and SMEs to multinational organisations. Mike holds a first class MEng in Mechanical Engineering from Newcastle University.

Client Work & Case Experience

• Technology sector clients — drafting and prosecuting patent applications across multiple jurisdictions, including Europe, the US, China, Japan, Australia, and Canada, to support international protection strategies.
• Start ups and SMEs — conducting freedom to operate analyses and IP due diligence to inform commercialisation and investment decisions.
• Engineering and product based businesses — advising on registered design protection strategies to safeguard product appearance in key markets.