Leading Firm Legal 500 ranking for “go-to practice” Beck Greener

Beck Greener is very pleased to report that we have once again been ranked as a leading firm in the latest Legal 500 patent and trade mark UK rankings. We are also pleased to have received a prestigious Client Satisfaction endorsement within the guide and are one of only 10 UK firms to have achieved this. This is an accolade awarded to only 10% of firms in each jurisdiction. For over 150 years, we have been solving clients’ IP problems, and client service and satisfaction are always a priority.

Client testimonials published in this edition of The Legal 500 include the following comments:

‘This team has a strong focus on providing advice that is commercially relevant and will position the client according to the practical needs of its business.’

‘The individuals at Beck Greener are remarkable for their dedication, expertise, and personalised service.’

‘I believe the Beck Greener team is distinguished by its specialisation in the chemical arts, providing an exceptionally high level of expertise and insight that has been extremely beneficial to our client’s interests. The team at Beck Greener are also exceptional communicators and collaborators, along with being timely and proving peace of mind that the client’s interests are in very good hands.’

‘In my 20 years’ of experience, Beck Greener is the best firm I have worked with on patent matters. Their attorneys are well-versed in all areas of patent law. The thing that stands out most to me is their ability to know when to be pro-active on matters. They understand the business and they accurately predict issues before they become a problem.’

‘The Beck Greener team has been an exceptional teammate supporting our foreign trade mark activity. As a team, they have seamlessly provided efficient counsel, keeping us well informed of the status of our portfolio as well as keeping us aware of legal issues that may impact our portfolio or other intellectual property.’

‘Beck Greener’s PATMA: trade mark attorneys practice is distinguished by its exceptional depth of expertise and client-centric approach. The team excels in delivering strategic advice that is both legally sound and commercially viable. Potential clients would benefit from knowing that Beck Greener’s team is not only highly knowledgeable, but also incredibly proactive, often anticipating challenges and providing pre-emptive solutions.’

‘The team has been consistently providing high-quality consulting work for us for more than 20 years. The team is knowledgeable about EP patent laws and rules, as well the technology fields they are supporting.’

We would like to thank our clients and colleagues for participating in the research and giving such excellent feedback.

The Legal 500 UK editorial comments for each practice area ranking are shown below:

Legal 500 PATMA Trade Mark Attorneys – Tier 2

Praised for its ‘exceptional depth of expertise’ Beck Greener LLP is a go-to practice for assistance with domestic and international work that encompasses a range of non-contentious and contentious mandates, including trade mark strategy, clearance, anti-counterfeiting, portfolio management, prosecution, and litigation. The group is especially active in the media and entertainment, professional and financial services, life sciences, fashion, and beauty industries, to name a few. Ian Bartlett chairs the department, and he has frequently appeared before the UKIPO. Rowland Buehrlen leads the firm’s Alicante office, while UK trade mark attorney and Irish trade mark agent Catherine Jewell is skilled at defending brands through opposition proceedings.

Legal 500 PATMA Patent Attorneys – Tier 3

With offices in London and Spain, Beck Greener LLP is well positioned to advise clients on EU-wide patent mandates, and is particularly active in contentious work, especially oppositions and appeals before the EPO. On the non-contentious side, the group assists clients with patent applications, filings, portfolio management, strategy, and transactional work. Key members of the team include: Avi Freeman, who leads the electronics, physics, and mechanical engineering practice; head of the chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and chemical engineering group James Stones; and Ben Muir, who spearheads the medical and life sciences team. Catherine Jewell is also an active member of the team.

Partners Avi Freeman and Ian Bartlett have been recommended as Leading Partners within the guide. Partner Catherine Jewell has been ranked as a Next Generation Partner within the guide.

Twelve of our attorneys have been recommended as recommended lawyers in their respective fields.

Patent attorneys include Avi Freeman, James Stones, Ben Muir, Anna Hatt, John Hull, Jonathan Markham, Nick Bebbington and Deborah Selden.

Trade mark attorneys include Ian Bartlett, Rowland Buehrlen, Catherine Jewell, Duncan Morgan, Kashif Syed and Jessica Vallis.

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