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Global law directory Legal 500 ranks Barker Brettell trade mark team ‘Tier One’
Legal 500, the directory that globally analyses the capabilities of law firms, has ranked Intellectual Property (IP) specialist Barker Brettell’s…
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Navigating actions before UK & EU IPO post Brexit
The impact of Brexit on trade marks and designs will be apparent from 1st January 2021. In the second episode…
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Daimler not playing FRAND: Nokia successfully argues licence requirements not met
Last year, we published an article on the role of Standards Essential Patents (SEPs) in the automotive industry. As discussed…
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The ‘Next Normal’: why SMEs will be the first responders
The global business community is experiencing the biggest challenge since the Second World War: the COVID-19 pandemic. In a six…
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Owning it: why SMEs must invest in trade mark protection
Understanding the business drivers SMEs face and addressing their concerns is fundamental to us as Intellectual Property (IP) professionals. And…
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Unleashing lockdown innovation
Despite the challenges of the last few months and the uncertainty caused by COVID-19, June saw a record number of…
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Making money from innovation
When developing a new product, it can take years before it is a self-sustaining enterprise. This is a problem for…
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Intellectual Property: the lifeblood of SMEs
Much has been written about why a startup company should invest in Intellectual Property (IP), or why it is vital…
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Barker Brettell celebrates exam success for trade mark attorneys
Barker Brettell, a leading UK firm of intellectual property specialists, named in The Financial Times’ top list of patent firms,…
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Locally grown, globally consumed: why a PDO is an international advantage.
Under the European Union (EU) protected food name scheme, there are three types of protection marks you can apply for:…
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Barker Brettell trade mark attorney shortlisted for ‘Future Faces of Legal’ award.
Barker Brettell, a leading UK firm of intellectual property specialists, is delighted that trade mark attorney, Becky Knott, has been…
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