For many SMEs, intellectual property (IP) is treated as a defensive measure – something to protect against theft or infringement….
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Senior partner John Lawrence celebrates 40 years at Barker Brettell
Anne Bate, patent paralegal & technical workflow specialist, joins John to mark their 30-year working partnership along with managing partner…
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European patent protection process made easy for U.S. clients
Barker Brettell provides cost-conscious, in-house patent specialists with European expertise Barker Brettell, the UK head-quartered intellectual property (IP) firm, is…
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My year as a placement student – what’s it really like to work for an Intellectual Property (IP) firm?
At Barker Brettell we acknowledge that sometimes it can be difficult for students to connect studying for a degree and…
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Yvonne Johnson elected as Barker Brettell’s managing partner
Barker Brettell, the Birmingham-headquartered intellectual property (IP) specialist, has announced that Yvonne Johnson has been elected as the firm’s new…
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Report highlights importance of intellectual property rights for European startups
In October 2023, the European Patent Office (EPO) together with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) published a report…
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Unlocking future opportunities: Barker Brettell Sweden AB welcomes key hires and expands into new premises
Barker Brettell, the Intellectual Property (IP) firm, has had an exciting year of growth in Sweden during 2023. The business…
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When innovation becomes mainstream: the rise of branded EV batteries
With the scope of patentability narrowing by the day, the Intellectual Property (IP) protection companies afford their batteries will soon…
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Get ready for the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court to go live: 1 April 2023
The European Patent Office (EPO) and participating European Union countries are suggesting that the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent…
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Marcos Kauffman joins Barker Brettell’s IP Valuation Service
Intellectual Property (IP) firm Barker Brettell has announced that Marcos Kauffman has been appointed IP Valuations Consultant to its IP…
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Priscilla Makovski announces retirement after 44 years at Barker Brettell
Today we announce that Priscilla Makovski will be retiring after 44 years at Barker Brettell. Priscilla was managing partner between…
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Designing and driving a career path in Intellectual Property
A passion for automotive Design rights, relishing representing clients as an IP Higher Courts Litigator, and striking a good work-life…
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