Andrew is a Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney.
Andrew worked as a research scientist for a plant biotechnology company before moving to manage the company’s international patent portfolio. He qualified as a European Patent Attorney in 2001 and has worked in private practice since 2002. His practice focusses on filing and prosecuting patent applications before the UK and European Patent Offices.
Andrew has particular experience in the chemical and life science sector, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical devices, as well as diverse mechanical subject matter. Andrew has represented clients from independent inventors to multinational companies.
Memberships
- Member of the European Patent Institute (epi)
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
- Member of the Royal Society of Biology
Qualifications
- European Patent Attorney
- Chartered UK Patent Attorney
- Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law, Queen Mary University of London, UK
- BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK
Specialist areas
- Life sciences
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals
- Molecular biology
- Microbiology
- Medical devices
- Paper products
- Mechanical devices
- Marine fuels