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Five EIP associates recognised as UK’s up-and-coming IP practitioners in MIP Rising Stars

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October 21, 2020
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Litigation solicitors Tom Brazier and Catherine Howell along with patent attorneys Robert Barker, Tim Belcher, and Felix Hall have all been ranked as “Rising Stars” in the 2020 edition of IP Stars published by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine.

Rising Stars are those below partner level who are expected to become prominent practitioners in the future in their firm and jurisdiction.

Individuals are selected based upon information submitted by firms, together with recommendations received from clients and feedback from the wider IP market.

View the rankings here.

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