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Jennifer Atkinson
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- Work 0121 456 0012
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Work Department
Patents
Position
Patent attorney and partner working with startups, micro-businesses, SMEs, large corporates and international corporates. Specialises in biotechnology, medical sciences, product formation and mechanical fields. Client work includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications; multi-jurisdictional patent portfolios; filing and prosecuting strategies; oppositions and appeals before the EPO. Jennifer's area of expertise also extends to expert opinion on patent infringement, validity and freedom to operate in the UK; registered design and unregistered design right.
Career
Qualified in 2004, partner since 2008
Member
CPA, EPA, EUIPO Representative
Education
BSc (Hons), PhD
London: TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
PATMA: Patent attorneys
Within: PATMA: Patent attorneys
Barker Brettell LLP's Birmingham practice has 'a superb team' with 'real strength in depth' and 'really strong sector knowledge – particularly in biotech, automotive, food and drink, and university education'. John Lawrence leads the team, which also has strength in the aerospace, engineering and medical spheres. Automotive electronics expert Andrew Tranter is a key figure and mostly works on drafting and prosecution. Jennifer Atkinson is a 'highly skilled technician' with 'particular expertise in the university sector'. Also recommended are chemistry specialist Yvonne Johnson and physics expert Alan Wilson, who is based in Southampton.