Accolades

IAM Patent 1000

Kilburn & Strode knows that first-rate patent prosecution is, at heart, a people business. The firm has “an excellent team”, which is adept at forging the kind of long-term connections with clients that transform them into strategic partners. Market sources are “extremely impressed by the way in which the firm continues to hit the highest standards and maintain its remarkable quality, despite having been around for ever”. “Kilburn & Strode goes from strength to strength – its modern and effective operation is underpinned by a depth of experience and talent which is exceptional.”

IAM Patent 1000

The “outstanding” Kilburn & Strode sets the pace in patent prosecution. “Its lawyers have remarkable technical knowledge and experience acting for a broad range of rights holders, especially in the life sciences and telecoms areas.” Appreciating that the legal service industry is like all others, in that it is essentially a people business, the firm goes to great lengths to recruit patent attorneys who are not only incredibly intelligent, but are also passionate and a pleasure to work with.

Kilburn & Strode’s patent team has tremendous technical knowledge and acts for a truly broad range of clients. It is strong in electronics, information technology, biotechnology and engineering, but has also seen significant expansion in life sciences and chemistry.

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Chambers and Partners

‘Kilburn & Strode LLP consistently provides high-quality work and has a firm-wide philosophy of being attentive and responsive’, states a client. Further emphasising our firm’s exceptional client service, another client stated, ‘They're easy to talk to and are quick to understand what we want from them.’ - 2018

Chambers and Partners

'Leading destination for filing, portfolio management and rights strategy. Deep and varied expertise in electronics, life sciences, mechanical engineering and trade marks. Powerful UK and EU oppositions practice. Assists with Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) applications, infringement litigation and licence agreements.'

Chambers and Partners

Clients say: "They have always provided me with a high-quality and attentive service." and "They are very knowledgeable on application strategy and are very prompt in their responses."

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Nothing but exemplary service and support... The advice we receive from them has helped shape our future for the better.''

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World Trademark Review

Because it gives clear, non-evasive advice, Kilburn & Strode has built a glowing reputation in the UK and international markets. “Pragmatic, commercial and team oriented”, it delivers a great service and one which has only been enhanced by the internal changes it has brought about within the past two years; new heads of IT, human resources and business development have been hired, steps towards becoming paperless have been made and occupancy of a new open-plan, single-floor office has been taken up.

World Trademark Review

'The firm’s partners consistently receive outstanding recognition as highly competent experts in their respective fields. The team is recognised for having excellent people from top to bottom.'

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There are other good firms out there, but the quality of their individuals is not as high from top to bottom.

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Managing IP

Kilburn & Strode is one of the top-tier patent and trade mark attorney firms that is focused on IP protection and portfolio management work. Its patent attorneys are respected in office proceedings such as oppositions and patent litigation support. The quality of the firm’s staff, from the patent attorneys to technical assistants, is also noted by market commentators.

Managing IP

'Kilburn & Strode's trade mark practice is led by Carrollanne Lindley, Ryan Pixton and Iain Stewart. When asked about the team, a client says: “Iain Stewart is very knowledgeable, knows our company well, and can solve problems effectively,” says a client. Lindley is featured in this year’s Top 250 Women in IP.'

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Managing IP

'Richard Howson is the managing partner of the firm and he is supported by Gwilym Roberts, who acts as chairman. A number of its senior European patent attorneys are recommended in their respective fields; the notable ones include Alison Care, Tim Copsey, Elizabeth Crooks, Jonathan Morrall, Nick Lee, Jim Miller, Nick Bassil and Kristina Cornish. “Kilburn & Strode consistently provides excellent high-quality work and seems to have a firm-wide philosophy of being both attentive and responsive,” remarks a client.'

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They are exceptional at summarising issues, explaining the law, and providing alternative recommendations.

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Legal 500

The firm has been noted for all-round excellence and our partners have been individually recognised for their industry expertise. Our patents team were quoted as ‘very determined and as ‘going the extra mile’. The trade marks team have been recognised for its strong reputation with clients.

Legal 500

Our Life Science and Chemistry team is described as ‘truly outstanding’. Legal 500 also recognises our Electrical group, focusing on the team’s skill in handling ‘large filing and opposition portfolios’. Our trade marks team’s client list is ‘highly regarded’ and the publication notes their skill in managing worldwide portfolios.

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