Intellectual property lawyers have joined forces to create the only firm of patent attorneys in the area.

Anthony Burrows proprietor of Russell-Rayner, Burrows Associates in Letchworth GC has joined with patent attorney Neil Chambers to create the new service, Burrows Chambers Associates at Business Centre West in Letchworth GC.

Mr Burrows’ firm has been based in the town for 23 years serving national and international clients. Mr Chambers, 32, who has lived in the town all his life, joins after working for the global patents group of a multi-national pharmaceutical company.

Mr Chambers said they are strengthened by combining their various expertise covering patents, trade marks, design, domain names, copyright and assignments and licences.