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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have only just contacted Innovate about an idea l had but l didn't know how to take it forward. My daughter checked on-line and found Innovate so filled in my details. I promptly received an email a... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It's a comprehensive pack thank you. However I am more confused than before. I would like to see my idea happen but it appears that without money it won't happen. It's difficult to understand if my... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My enquiry was responded to in a fast and professionally manner. I was given relevant information, based on my queries via phone, email and post. Each step that follows were explained in simple ter... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an idea, I needed to move this forward to an invention, I heard of this company called Innovation Design. I contacted them for a pack which arrived promptly and then got involved with Emma follo... See more

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  1. Consultant
  2. also in
  3. Design Agency
  4. Industrial Design Company
  5. Patent Attorney
  6. Patent Office
  7. Research and Product Development

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At Innovate Design, we are passionate about empowering individuals, entrepreneurs, and start-ups across the UK to realise the true potential of their product ideas. As long-established experts in innovation, we guide our clients through every step of the journey—from the first spark of inspiration to commercialisation. With decades of combined experience, our dedicated team has developed an unrivalled understanding of what it takes to bring a new invention to market. We start by helping you discover whether your idea has genuine value and the potential for commercial success, leveraging our expertise in market research and patent searches. Protecting your innovation is crucial. Innovate Design offers affordable patent protection, design registration, and intellectual property guidance to ensure your ideas remain secure. Our in-house designers and engineers then transform your concept into a working prototype, enabling you to visualise, test, and refine your product before launch. When it’s time to go to market, we support you in licensing your idea to a company or moving forward with manufacturing. Our goal is to make innovation accessible, practical, and successful for everyone. Learn more about how we can help you at www.innovate-design.co.uk.

Dedicating to helping UK Inventors

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Protect – Develop – Launch
From Patent to Prototype to Marketplace, we guide you at every step—protecting your idea, developing a working model, and supporting your journey to commercial success. Innovate Design turns your inspiration into reality.

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We guarantee the strictest confidentiality with every project. Your idea is fully protected from your first enquiry.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

Fantastic,
Every step so far has been a 10/10, From receiving the welcome pack, to explaining the idea, Having a completed Product report, still in early phases but going forward I've been given nothing but honesty from Sam, the extensive conversations are just so helpful, speaking about changes and what would work what wouldn't work. This is all before the larger payments to develop my idea further. Truth and honesty goes a long way, I can assure anyone thinking of using innovate - ignore the negative comments, you will be informed and helped along all the way. They are there when needed even if its a five minute phone call. I can not wait ! to take on the next steps with all involved.

15 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to locate…

Easy to locate comprehensive/informative on-line site manned by helpful contact. Full pack with explicit guidance promptly received. A 5* Service for would-be entrepreneurs!

6 January 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The company invited me for a review

The company invited me for a review, i dont know the company and assume they are reusing old data.

12 May 2025
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Reply from Innovate Design

Dear Alex, We checked our records and found that you previously reached out to us regarding a project idea. Although no financial transaction occurred, our team reviewed your concept and provided professional options for moving forward. We sent the invitation based on that professional interaction. If you’ve since moved in a different direction, we completely understand!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

My advice is to be very careful before…

My advice is to be very careful before you part with either £599 or £499 for the World Wide Search fee as you will inevitably be offered to do so in order to assess your products prospects of gaining protection.
This happened to me when I came forward with my idea recently. Whilst it’s true that they came back with lots of statistics and positive general information about how well my product could fare if it came to market. I made it clear that at 73 I would need to achieve a worthwhile patent in order to ensure that my idea was adequately protected within the marketplace as I would subsequently be seeking a licensing deal making a worthwhile Patent essential in my case. I was given to believe that my idea was potentially capable of doing so even though I was very dubious but considering my previously stated position the result was very disappointing and yet predictably negative. It’s all very well Innovate now claiming that prior art was suspected beforehand, I had discovered similarities in my own searches, but I am not an expert. The point that I mentioned my concerns to Thom was when he should have advised me that there was no prospect of me achieving a worthwhile patent, solid enough to withstand any reasonable challenge. This level of protection was essential in my case and given my circumstances. In my opinion that is where innovate have let me down by not advising me properly at the point where, if they were worth their salt they should have advised me not to continue. It’s pointless in smothering reality by peppering the matter with statistics of how well my product could fare in the market place. If it doesn’t seem plausible at the outset, don’t rely on Innovate to provide answers.

25 November 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Innovate Design

Dear Steve,

We understand your disappointment with the search results, especially given your goal of patenting your idea with a view to negotiating a licensing deal.

While it may not feel like it right now, finding this "prior art" at this stage is a positive outcome in terms of risk management. The Worldwide Search is designed exactly for this purpose: to prevent clients from spending thousands of pounds on a patent application that would ultimately be rejected.

Thom, your Innovation Coach, spent a significant amount of time explaining the prerequisites of patenting to you. He firmly believed your idea might already exist in some form, which is why he advised that, if you wanted to pursue this, a comprehensive patent search was mandatory.

By utilising paid global databases and our team of expert researchers, we confirmed those concerns and found the prior art that would have blocked a patent. This was done using vital privacy settings to ensure your idea was kept confidential.

We are sorry the news wasn't what you hoped for, but we are glad we could save you the expense of a failed application.
All the best
The Innovate Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best in the technology!…

Im very very happy with the Innova technology team.

They very efficient, knowledgeable and helpful from day one.

They transformed my social media in few days, my social media looks professional and organised.

Thank you Innova tech for your patience and guidance.

I highly recommend them they are by far the best in the field.

2 December 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Guidance

What a great piece of advice from the Innovate Design team! They give a pragmatic piece of advice as you explore through your business options. I've never been happier working with any other team!

9 November 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing company and staff

Absolutely amazing company to work alongside with , such amazing staff attention to detail amazing such great people all round the work and effort I’ve seen from the members of staff who have been working closely with me is absolutely amazing top tier work force Thomas Kelly a credit to the company Ben Shutler absolute credit to the company Alex gunning absolute credit to the company you guys have gone above and beyond for me kept me update at every point of the project thankyou guys so much

19 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Counter Connect Board Game

Would like to give a big thankyou toTom,Peter and all the design team at Innovate for all the help and guidance that they have given during the creativity of our Board Game over the past 18 months.It was lovely to be able to visit them with our initial idea and develop it from the beginning.

16 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have only just contacted Innovate…

I have only just contacted Innovate about an idea l had but l didn't know how to take it forward. My daughter checked on-line and found Innovate so filled in my details. I promptly received an email and then, via post, an information pack which clearly explained my options. I have just submitted my idea by free post envelope, confident that my idea is protected and reliable advice will be given. And it has cost nothing!

5 October 2025

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