Anna Barber

Anna has worked in the IP sector since 2015 and has extensive experience managing patent portfolios across a wide range of technologies, including life sciences, chemistry and engineering.

She supports clients throughout the patent lifecycle, from UK patent application drafting and filing through international (PCT) prosecution and national phase prosecution worldwide. Anna works closely with clients, patent attorneys and overseas associates to ensure the efficient management of global patent portfolios, delivering a responsive, client-orientated and high-quality service.

Anna has particular expertise in the management of international patent portfolios, coordinating prosecution strategies across multiple jurisdictions and providing portfolio schedules and cost estimates to assist clients with strategic IP planning and decision-making.

Areas of Expertise

• UK patent filings and prosecution
• PCT filings and prosecution
• International and European patent prosecution
• National phase patent prosecution worldwide
• UKIPO and EPO grant procedures
• Divisional patent applications
• Information Disclosure Statements (IDS)
• International associate coordination
• Portfolio management and administration
• Portfolio schedules and cost estimates

Clients

Anna works with a diverse range of clients, from large multinational companies and law firms to universities, UK start-ups and individual innovators. Her client base is primarily UK-based, although she also supports international clients and regularly collaborates with local attorneys and agents worldwide.
She has experience supporting organisations of all sizes in protecting and managing their intellectual property assets across global markets.

Background

Anna holds an MSc in Organic Chemistry and a BSc in Chemistry with Marketing and Management. She also holds the CIPA Certificate in Patent Administration, combining a strong scientific background with specialist expertise in intellectual property administration and patent portfolio management.