We're excited to announce our inaugural webinar designed specifically for newly qualified attorneys and those aspiring to qualify.

Join us as we explore the key skills and strategies to help you thrive in your new role. 

What we'll cover:

  • Making the transition from trainee to qualified attorney
  • Building accountability, autonomy, and commercial awareness
  • Developing trust and confidence with clients and colleagues
  • Expanding your professional network
  • Working effectively within your team
  • Prioritizing your wellbeing

Save the date - registration details will be available soon.

Meet your speakers

Craig Beaumont, Barker Brettell

Craig is an excellent and commercially minded trade mark attorney with a proven track record in delivering commercially driven solutions for clients in a myriad of sectors including sports optics, software & AI, renewable energy, food & drink, and home essentials.

He is adept in a wide range of trade mark matters, including negotiating global settlement agreements, devising tailored trade mark filing strategies, and efficiently resolving complex office actions at the UK Intellectual Property Office. Craig is a strong negotiator with a natural ability to identify workable solutions that preserve his client’s interests.

Catherine Wiseman, Barker Brettell

Catherine has a wealth of experience advising clients on a wide range of trade mark matters including global portfolio management, freedom to use and the registrability of trade marks, as well as filing and prosecuting trade mark applications around the world. She is an excellent negotiator and adept at managing conflict matters. She is also the head of the Trade Mark practice and leads a large number of attorneys.

Catherine’s client portfolio includes UK, EU and global clients amongst which she’s built a formidable reputation for being “pragmatic, commercially astute and a pleasure to work with.” One client commented “Wiseman is an impressive character. Measured, careful and calculated, she doesn’t miss a trick.”

She is a regular attendee at INTA and MARQUES and an elected member of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) Council, helping to shape the UK profession. As part of the role, she is also on the CITMA Paralegal Committee and currently serves on the Representative Advisory and Working Groups. Catherine is also part of the UKIPO Transformation Programme Critical Friends Group – contributing to the working of the digitalisation and harmonisation of the UKIPO’s services.

Cost

  • Member £0 (VAT exempt) 
  • Standard £35 (VAT exempt)

To note

  • Payment online via debit or credit card only; proforma invoices are not available.
  • Full terms and conditions apply.
  • Closing date: 12.30pm Thursday 26th March 2026