Lucy Walker
Barker Brettell LLPBarker Brettell LLP
Client SatisfactionBarker Brettell LLP frequently represents clients before the UKIPO and the WIPO, and it is well equipped to assist with a significant volume of trade mark filings, prosecutions, and enforcements, as well as oppositions, revocations, and cancellations. The team works closely with the firm’s Swedish office, which handles EU trade mark filings and provides a seamless offering to the firm’s UK and EU-based clients. Also notable is the firm’s regular referrals from US-based law firms regarding trade mark mandates. Catherine Wiseman chairs the practice from Birmingham with a client portfolio that includes UK, EU, and global companies. Wiseman is strong in global portfolio management, and freedom to use and register trade marks, fillings, and prosecutions. Lucy Walker is skilled in the enforcement of rights domestically and internationally, as well as due diligence reviews while, sustainability partner Tracy Arch is particularly focused on the FMCG, food and drink, and hospitality sectors. Head of the firm’s cosmetics group, Rosalyn Newsome, advises clients from the social networking and technology industries, as well as those in the construction and engineering sectors. ‘Superstar trade mark attorney’ Ian Pearce is skilled in brand protection, exploitation, and enforcement matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'They are always proactive about protecting our brand, advice is concise and timely when problems arise, and their knowledge is extensive but able to communicate it to us in a digestible form.'
- 'Craig Beaumont and Catherine Wiseman are our main contacts and they provide exceptional, proactive service. I cannot recommend them highly enough.'
- 'We are very happy to work with Barker Brettell, especially Catherine Wiseman, because we find them to be pragmatic and solution orientated.'
- 'They are very good at finding simple solutions without long explanations, and at the same time, you get the impression that they are very professionally skilled.'
- 'Good trade mark and patent advice in the Birmingham area with local clients based in that region. Responsive and organised option for clients to use.'
- 'The Barker Brettell team has been a reliable partner for our firm. Their technical knowledge has been spot on and their professionalism is top tier. They are quick with their response.'
- 'Lucy Walker and Catherine Wiseman are top-tier attorneys. We have worked with both of them on various projects and their advice is always spot on. They are very knowledgable, professional, and easy to work with.'
- 'Ian Pearce is a superstar trade mark attorney and top-quality partner. For many years, I have sent Ian all of the UK and EU trade mark and branding work for my US clients because of his intelligence, attention to detail, strategic thinking, and quick responsiveness.'
Key clients
- ADM Protexin
- AETN, UK
- Altro
- Autoglym
- Amouage SAOC
- Aston Manor
- Automobile Club Di Brescia
- bit.bio
- British Racing Motors Limited
- Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company and Marston’s PLC
- Carma Laboratories, Inc, - Carmex
- CH&Co
- Compass Banca
- Compass Group PLC
- CSME Technology
- Evac Chair
- ENI S.P.A
- Epson Europe B.V
- Etihad Airways
- EVAC+CHAIR
- Femme Luxe Fashion
- Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
- Fine Agrochemicals (De Sangossi)
- Fiserv
- Fosroc
- Grenade (UK) Limited
- IMI
- Impossible Foods
- International Flavours and Fragrances
- Keller Group
- Lavendon Group Limited
- Liberty Group
- LVMH
- Fresh. Inc
- Malvern Panalytical
- Mensa International Limited
- Minova
- Modere
- National Express
- Panasonic Avionics
- Pearson Education Group
- Pentair
- Pizza Hut UK Limited
- Schlumberger
- SEH International Limited
- Severn Trent Water
- Sheltered Wings dba Vortex
- Russell Hobbs
- Remington
- Tempshield
- The Binding Site Group Limited
- The Boots Company Limited
- Timson Limited
- University of Chicago
- University of Notre Dame
- Wolseley Group
- Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Work highlights
- Advised ADM Protexin Limited on implementing strategic new trade mark protection, which in turn protected the integrity and exclusivity of ADM Protexin’s high-profile and market-leading products.
- Represented Notion Limited in successfully securing its trade mark OPERATIONAL COACHING for various educational services relating to business management and consultancy and for management and leadership development training and coaching services.
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Ian Pearce
Barker Brettell LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Catherine Wiseman