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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Testimonials
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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.’
Key clients
- Amtico
- Angiocrine Bioscience
Work highlights
Acting for the manufacturing company, client re products made for creating safer spaces in behavioural health environments.
Practice head
John Lawrence; Yvonne Johnson; Alan Wilson
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Atkinson; Scott King; Oliver Pooley; David Combes; John Lawrence; Carrie Duckworth