EIP has promoted Rob Barker to partner, recognising his contribution to the firm’s chemistry, life sciences, design, digital and multidisciplinary patent practice since joining in 2014. He is a uk and european patent attorney, design attorney and upc representative, with experience across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy storage, cosmetics and food sciences sectors.
Barker’s practice includes drafting, prosecution, freedom-to-operate and due diligence analyses, as well as acting in opposition and appeal proceedings before the epo. He has also spent more than four years on part-time secondment with a FTSE 100 spin-out focused on sustainable packaging, advising r&d teams and senior decision-makers on complex ip issues. In addition to his patent work, he serves as head of designs, specialising in registration and enforcement matters.
Chief executive Magnus Hallin said: ‘Rob combines scientific depth with an instinctive understanding of how IP strategy drives innovation,’ adding that ‘we are delighted to welcome him to the partnership.’ Partner Gareth Probert described him as ‘an exceptional attorney’ and said his promotion ‘is extremely well deserved.’
