Barker Brettell

Firm overview:

Specialist IP firm Barker Brettell advises on all stages of trademark development from clearance and renewal through to global portfolio management. A peer from an international firm who refers work to Barker Brettell says they are “highly satisfied” with the firm, which has particular strengths in trademark prosecution and non-contentious matters. The team also has experience in opposition proceedings and registry disputes.

Team overview:

Headquartered in Birmingham, Barker Brettell is one of the country’s largest IP firms, with three locations in the UK and two in Sweden.

Acknowledged as being “very good” by a peer, Catherine Wiseman is a trademark attorney and leads the firm’s trademark practice whilst handling global portfolio management for both domestic and international clients.

Lucy Walker is highlighted by a US IP law firm as a key contact for UK trademark work; her “technical knowledge and responsiveness has been invaluable in providing guidance to our clients with their UK needs”, they say. Walker advises on filing programmes, enforcement, customs matters, and domain name complaints, among other brand-related matters.

Southampton-based partner Louis Pittortou advises clients across the full range of trademark services, from registration to enforcement. A referral source says they are “highly satisfied” with Pittortou’s work along with a select number of UK practitioners.