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COVID-19 preparations and extensions of time at the UKIPO, EPO, and EUIPO, and Barker Brettell special measures to cope
Barker Brettell Like many other businesses, we are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation. The safety of our staff remains paramount…
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We would like to wish all of our clients and contacts our best wishes as the COVID-19 situation develops and…
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COVID-19 preparations and extensions of time at the UKIPO, EPO, and EUIPO, and Barker Brettell special measures to cope
Barker Brettell Like many other businesses, we are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation. The safety of our staff remains paramount…
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Additive manufacturing set to take off in Asia and Middle East
Additive manufacturing (AM) – commonly known as 3D printing – encompasses a group of manufacturing techniques that have revolutionised the…
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It might be good enough to eat, but is your product good enough to protect?
You may think you’ve just invented the best thing since sliced bread. But how do you stop others copying your…
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Hungry for power – keeping yourself and your battery fed
What if – bear with me on this – each time we ate a meal, our stomachs shrank slightly? Those…
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Keeping your cosmetics IP natural? Speak to an attorney.
The perception of ‘chemicals’ in consumer care products has dramatically changed in recent years. The term is increasingly being associated…
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Top five cosmetic trends shaping IP in 2020
If you’re operating in the cosmetics sector, being in touch with the latest developments – whether they are technological innovations…
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Barker Brettell primed to ease clients through the Brexit transition period
On the 31 January 2020, the UK and EU ratified the UK’s Withdrawal Agreement from the EU, meaning that the…
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Barker Brettell hosts drinks reception for Birmingham professional community
Barker Brettell, a leading UK firm of Intellectual Property specialists, hosted a drinks reception to celebrate another successful year and…
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The material world of aerospace: composites
One branch of innovation within the aerospace industry is the use of materials. Materials used in aviation have high demands…
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Eight reasons to file a GB patent application in parallel with an EP application
The UK is the fifth largest economy in the world so having a GB patent can be valuable. Getting a…
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Beyond Veganuary
Vegan and plant based diets are becoming increasingly popular. Documentaries such as ‘The Game Changers’ and the success of alternatives…
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