Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys
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Kilburn & Strode understands the point where business, innovation and the law meet. Its reputation for straight-talking, commercially sound advice has helped to make it one of Europe's leading intellectual property firms. Dedicated to helping its clients protect and profit from ideas, the team is renowned for making the complex simple and for seeing the business issues as clearly as the legal ones.
The firm: Kilburn & Strode is wholly focused on intellectual property. This single-minded approach enables the team to advise on the many legal, commercial and technical issues that come together in this highly complex area of the law.
The firm is home to many attorneys who are recognised as leading the way in their various disciplines. The well-respected trade mark and patent teams include specialists in electronics, IT, biotechnology, chemistry (material and pharmaceutical) and engineering. Collectively, they manage to combine being at the top of their game with a reputation for friendliness and jargon-free advice.
This is a firm that understands the value in tailoring its approach to suit the aims of each client. The team works collaboratively, taking the time to understand the issues on the table and the possibilities in the marketplace. It's an approach that has been honed over many years with a range of clients – big and small, established and new, universities and individuals.
Working this way has helped to make the firm a leading choice Europe-wide for IP advice.
Chambers Review
Kilburn & Strode is considered a leading destination for filing, portfolio management and rights strategy. The firm is commended for its deep and varied expertise in electronics, life sciences, mechanical engineering and trade marks, and for its powerful UK and EU oppositions practice. Attorneys also assist with SPC applications, infringement litigation and licence agreements. The firm also has offices in Munich, Netherlands and the USA.
Work Highlights
- Kilburn & Strode advised Aston Martin on all aspects of its new DB12. The team assisted on its patent reviews and filing design applications to protect the vehicle’s exertion and new interior design.
Strengths
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"Kilburn & Strode have a huge depth of knowledge and experience. They have a strong ability to navigate complex issues and offer very practical and helpful advice."
"For the most important and complex cases, Kilburn & Strode is a go-to with its team of top-quality attorneys. They possess a deep understanding of not only European patent law but our industry too."
"Kilburn & Strode's deep technical knowledge enables them to craft strong patents. The attorneys are very skilled and provide timely and reliable advice."
"The Kilburn attorneys have broad expertise in all areas of trade mark law, and their experience in both prosecution and enforcement makes them an invaluable partner in the UK and EU."
"They are an absolute trade mark powerhouse with a great group of skilled attorneys that always deliver and know what clients are looking for."
"Kilburn & Strode have a huge depth of knowledge and experience. They have a strong ability to navigate complex issues and offer very practical and helpful advice."
"For the most important and complex cases, Kilburn & Strode is a go-to with its team of top-quality attorneys. They possess a deep understanding of not only European patent law but our industry too."
"Kilburn & Strode's deep technical knowledge enables them to craft strong patents. The attorneys are very skilled and provide timely and reliable advice."
"The Kilburn attorneys have broad expertise in all areas of trade mark law, and their experience in both prosecution and enforcement makes them an invaluable partner in the UK and EU."
"They are an absolute trade mark powerhouse with a great group of skilled attorneys that always deliver and know what clients are looking for."
Notable Practitioners
Gwilym Roberts is recommended for the filing and protection of large patent portfolios. He advises primarily on electronic engineering and physics patents, and is frequently instructed to take over troubled registry cases on appeal. He currently sits as the chair.
"Gwilym is very good, a standout attorney."
Carrollanne Lindley specialises in trade mark prosecution, commercialisation and dispute resolution. Previous instructions have come from fashion, media and automotive brands.
"Carrollanne is very helpful and always gives us practical advice."
"She is an absolute superstar."
Jennifer Harris is a chemicals expert, drafting and prosecuting patents for pharmaceuticals, composite materials, polymers and synthetic methods. She is experienced in pre-grant, opposition and appeal proceedings.
"She consistently provides top-notch advice informed by a clear understanding of the industry and client's concerns. She is always my first selection for European patent counsel."
"It is a pleasure working with Jenny. She is able to manage multiple projects in parallel and secure the resources and expertise required."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Alexander Korenberg
Barbara Durling
Caelia Bryn-Jacobsen
Claudia Festen
Elizabeth Crooks
Emily Collins
Frodo Ferro
Gareth Fennell
Gregory St Clair Jones
Harry Harden
Iain Stewart
Jamie Atkins
Jennifer Harris
Jeremy Smith
Jim Miller
Jo Bradley
Jonathan Morrall
Marco Morbidini
Mark Abthorpe
Nick Bassil
Nick Lee
Nick Noble
Nick Shipp
Richard Howson
Rike Dekker
Robin Lloyd
Rowena Tolley
Ryan Pixton
Sarah Lau
Tom Hamer
Tom Leonard
Industries
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Copyright
Design
Patents
Trade Marks