John has over 30 years’ experience as a patent attorney and acts for a diverse range of clients, from startups and SMEs to large global corporates. His degree in Natural Sciences means he is well placed to help clients in the physics and computer-implemented technologies fields. John has deep and varied experience in writing and prosecuting patents in advanced engineering, aerospace, lasers and optics hardware, medical devices and implants and software controlled telemedicine/robotic surgery, and medical IT systems.
John heads the Aerospace sector as well as leading the secondment initiative.
Experience:
Worked at Qineitq investigating III-IV semi-conductor properties using laser-induced phonon excitation. He undertook patent work on a wide range of technologies, including optical laser diffraction and ultrasound dispersion for particle size distribution determination on optics and software
Drafting and filing patents for computer-implemented technology inventions
Worked with HP on computer networks and media delivery
Worked on backbone internet optical networks, switches and routers for Ericsson and for Cisco
Drafting and filing patents on security software/technology for Qinetiq and financial technology such as credit cards
Worked on vehicle telematic systems, control systems and display systems
Qualifications:
University Alumni:
Sector specialisms:
Aerospace
Computing & Software
Energy
Food & Drink
Medical
Universities
Technical specialisms:
Areas of expertise:
- Patent drafting and prosecution; infringement opinions; due diligence; IP audits; EPO oppositions; Intellectual Property Enterprise Court.
