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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Brand transplants: breathing new life into business
All momentous historical events have had an impact on the way society lives and works. From a branding perspective, the…
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Preparing and filing a registered design is easy, right?
Filing online at the UKIPO is easy and the official fees are low, so in principle it is a straightforward…
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Ready to shake up the cosmetics industry? Just make sure your invention actually belongs to you.
Employees in the cosmetics sector often work in highly creative environments where innovation is encouraged and nurtured. For many, their…
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Barker Brettell celebrates double milestone
Barker Brettell, a leading UK firm of intellectual property specialists, named in 2020 by The Financial Times in its top…
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Another positive step forward for brand owners seeking to enforce their rights in China
Background The Chinese Supreme People’s Court has issued a decision which brings to an end a four year long battle…
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Barker Brettell revealed as ‘most trusted’ by US law firms with prosecution work
Barker Brettell has been revealed as the UK firm of choice for US law firms with patent prosecution work, according…
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