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PATMA: Patent attorneys

Barker Brettell LLP

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Barker Brettell LLP‘s Birmingham-based practice, which is noted as being ’committed to excellence’, is well-placed to assist its varied client roster, which features a number of well-known names. Andy Tranter specialises in matters pertaining to electronics, engineering and software, in particular. The ‘excellent’ Scott King acts for clients in the UK, Europe, and China, with David Combes and Oliver Pooley also names to note. John Lawrence has over 30 years’ experience in the field and acts for clients from start-ups and SMEs to global corporates, with particular expertise writing and prosecuting patents. Yvonne Johnson has standout capabilities in opposition and appeals matters, including handling proceedings before the EPO. Southampton-based Alan Wilson oversees the group alongside Lawrence and Johnson.
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  • ‘Barker Brettell has a fantastic team led by John Lawrence, a seasoned attorney with a wealth of experience in UK and EPO patent-related matters. John has provided mutual clients with superlative service in patent prosecution, opposition, and strategic counselling matters for many years.'

  • 'Standout members include Alan Wilson and Jennifer Atkinson. The team is known for exceptional responsiveness and providing practical advice to thorny questions.’

  • ‘Barker Brettell LLP demonstrates exceptional professionalism in IP matters. Every member of their team is remarkably warm, friendly and dedicated, leaving a deeply positive and lasting impression on Chinese applicants.'

  • 'Their commitment to excellence and approachable demeanour make them a standout choice for IP services.’

  • ‘We have collaborated with Scott King from Barker Brettell LLP for many years, and he has assisted Chinese applicants in handling IP matters in Europe and the UK. Scott King is highly professional, modest, and always responds promptly, making our partnership extremely pleasant.'

  • 'We have recommended Scott to numerous clients, and they are all highly satisfied with his professionalism, service and personal character. We truly think he is excellent!’

Key clients

  • Amtico
  • Angiocrine Bioscience
  • Astex Therapeutics Limited
  • ATG (ATG Gloves)
  • Bell Helicopters
  • European Thermodynamics Limited
  • Gantik
  • Gant Innovations Limited
  • Hubbell
  • Hughes Network Systems
  • Huntsman International Limited
  • Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies

Work highlights

Acting for the manufacturing company, client re products made for creating safer spaces in behavioural health environments.
Representing the client, an award-winning innovative US-based company working in the field of perovskite materials, for use in photovoltaic devices, who faced a straw man opposition.
Defended the client's patent during an opposition process.

Practice head

John Lawrence; Yvonne Johnson; Alan Wilson

Other key lawyers

Jennifer Atkinson; Scott King; Oliver Pooley; David Combes; John Lawrence; Carrie Duckworth