Patent & trade mark attorneys in Birmingham, UK

Our Birmingham-based patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys offer tailored intellectual property services in Birmingham and across the wider Midlands region. As a leading intellectual property law firm, we combine technical expertise with legal insight and commercial strategy to help businesses protect, manage and commercialise their IP portfolios.

We work with a wide range of clients, from startups and academic spin-outs to established manufacturers and global corporations, providing strategic, sector-specific intellectual property services in Birmingham to support innovation and growth.

Working in the heart of the Midlands innovation corridor

Birmingham is one of the UK’s most dynamic innovation hubs. Surrounded by leading research institutions, including the universities of Warwick, Birmingham, Nottingham, and Leicester, the city benefits from deep academic links and a highly skilled workforce.

The Midlands region has experienced significant growth and diversification over the past 20 years, building on its strong industrial foundation. It now leads the way in sectors such as:

Many of the UK’s most recognisable consumer and food brands have headquarters or major operations in the area, reinforcing the Midlands’ reputation as a centre for innovation.

Driving research, development and investment

Significant public and private investment has made Birmingham and the wider Midlands a hotbed for cutting-edge research. Institutions like the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) have helped position the region at the forefront of UK science and engineering.

Notably, the Midlands is now the most advanced region in the UK for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) capabilities, a testament to its research and development (R&D) strength. Major infrastructure developments are further accelerating the region’s economic and innovation potential.

IP support for innovators across the region

From early-career researchers and university spinouts to multinational manufacturers and creative entrepreneurs, the Midlands is home to a thriving community of innovators.

Our intellectual property attorneys in Birmingham support this ecosystem by providing practical, commercially focused advice on patents, trade marks, designs, and IP strategy. We’re proud to help protect the ideas shaping the region’s future.

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