A flexible resource

It can be difficult to keep track of the generation and protection of new IP in automotive. In some cases, the opportunity to protect IP can be missed as a result of other business demands. These problems can be addresses by establishing an in-house IP team. However, this is not always practical and requires time and resources which may not be available.

Barker Brettell offers a comprehensive secondment service. You will benefit from our extensive experience, developed over many decades, from day one. Our secondees can assist with every aspect of IP, including identifying IP opportunities, IP administration, the development of IP targets and strategies, and the protection and commercialisation of all types of IP. Further information can be found on our Secondments page.

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Andy Tranter

Partner (Board member)
UK & European Patent Attorney
UPC Representative

How we work

A clear, structured approach from early ideas to long-term protection.

Spot and define what’s worth protecting.

Secure protection with clarity and intent.

Maintain strength as your business grows.

Secondments Case Studies

Real examples of how we support innovation, protect ideas and deliver commercial impact.

Insights in Secondments…

Recent insights and perspectives on the challenges shaping secondments innovation.

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Andy Tranter

Partner (Board member)
UK & European Patent Attorney
UPC Representative

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John Lawrence

Senior Partner (Board member)
UK & European Patent Attorney
UPC Representative

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Lucy Walker

Partner (Board member)
Trade Mark Attorney

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Louis Pittortou

Partner
Trade Mark Attorney

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Nicholas Braddon

Partner
UK & European Patent Attorney
UPC Representative

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Rosanne Farmer

Partner
Trade Mark Attorney

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Craig Beaumont

Senior Associate
Trade Mark Attorney

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Leah Calvert

Senior Associate
Trade Mark Attorney

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Philip Colbran

Senior Associate
UK & European Patent Attorney

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Marcos Kauffman

IP Valuations Consultant