Chartered Patent Attorneys

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Firm history and structure
Although established around 1850, Barker Brettell is a modern firm and has expanded significantly in recent years, becoming an LLP in
April 2008. A full range of academic backgrounds is represented. There is a high level of client contact, with strong emphasis on providing the most appropriate attorney and service for each client’s requirements.

Clients
Barker Brettell has a high proportion of UK-based clients, which means there is a high level of original drafting work. The firm also has a significant international presence with an extensive portfolio of international clients. Although many clients are medium to large multinational enterprises, the firm provides services to many single inventors, universities and small to medium sized manufacturers in the UK.

Services
Barker Brettell is committed to providing a personal service by building strong relationships with clients to better understand their needs.

The firm’s focus is to provide advice to clients on all aspects of using and protecting intellectual property. Our attorneys also regularly advise on contentious matters and attend hearings before the European Patent Office and the UK Intellectual Property Office.

Recruitment and professional development
Barker Brettell is always interested to hear from high calibre graduates as well as qualified, or part qualified, attorneys who are looking for a career move within the profession. Regular firm-wide training events take place, including discussions and presentations, together with question and answer sessions. Every trainee is provided with study leave and a personal training budget to assist in the preparation for the many exams required to achieve the European and UK qualifications.

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Further Details

No. of employees
138
No. of partners
17
No. of qualified chartered patent agents
23
No. of qualified trade mark agents
12
No. of trainee chartered patent agents
10
No. of trainee trade mark agents
3
Locations
Birmingham, London, Southampton
International opportunities
No
Work experience offered
No
Disciplines recruited from
All scienctific and engineering backgrounds