Startups start with IP

IP for entrepreneurs, startups and early stage businesses

Intellectual Property protection for startups – it’s a catch 22 situation. You don’t want to spend limited resources on obtaining IP protection until your product or service has been tested as a marketable offering. We understand. However, you’ve worked so hard to get where you are, developing a concept and perhaps even a business model, why let others copy what you’ve done and use it for themselves?

We appreciate the pressures you’re under – and we’re here to help. We can ensure you obtain robust IP protection – within your budget.

You can read more about why IP matters and the flexible support that we can offer your business here.

Click here for a list of useful links with information on IP for startup and emerging businesses.

If you would like more information, please phone us and ask to speak to one of our startup specialists or email and we will respond.

For more information about our costs and procedures download ‘Comparing us with other firms’  or contact Barker Brettell

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.

Case Studies

Worth its salt: IP portfolio secures Brineworks investment
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Worth its salt: IP portfolio secures Brineworks investment

IP support for every stage of growth for cosmetic clients
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IP support for every stage of growth for cosmetic clients

Powering aerospace innovation through IP
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Powering aerospace innovation through IP

Our Industry Sectors

Supporting innovation across a range of technologies.

Our ‘IP for Startups’ specialists

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Carrie Duckworth

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

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Tracy Arch

Partner (Board member)
Trade Mark Attorney

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Henrik Sjölander

Partner
Swedish & European Patent Attorney

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Jonathan Myers

Partner
UK & European Patent Attorney
UPC Representative

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Lisa King

Partner
Trade Mark Attorney

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Malin Keijser Bergöö

Partner
Swedish & European Patent Attorney
European Patent Litigator

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Adrian Liu

Senior Associate
UK & European Patent Attorney

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Alice Bennett

Senior Associate
Trade Mark Attorney

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Craig Beaumont

Senior Associate
Trade Mark Attorney

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Katie Howe

Senior Associate
UK & European Patent Attorney
UPC Representative

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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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William Dean

Senior Associate
UK & European Patent Attorney

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Emily Marshall

Associate
Trade Mark Attorney

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Francesco Di Lallo

Associate
UK & European Patent Attorney

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Gareth Ashworth

Associate
UK & European Patent Attorney

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Cecilia Forslund

Swedish & European Patent Attorney
Authorised European Design Attorney

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Gustav Gierlöff

Trade Mark Consultant