Forresters is a firm of patent and trade mark attorneys, helping our clients to navigate intellectual property law within the UK and internationally.Established in Birmingham in 1884, we are proud of our long-standing reputation in delivering clear, sensible and practical advice to clients looking to protect their ideas. We believe in cutting through the complexity of the law by delivering our advice in plain, jargon-free language.As well as protecting your intellectual property, we offer audits, training and consultation to explore how you can harness your existing IP and use it to the maximum benefit. Our specialists come from a variety of backgrounds, covering every area of technology, from biotechnology, microbiology and pharmaceutical developments through to mechanics, electronics and IT. All our patent attorneys are qualified as European patent attorneys, and we have extensive experience in representing our clients at the EPO. Our ‘clear direction' ethos will help you develop your IP strategy, and drive your business forward.