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Electrical, electronics,​ and computing patents

Our specialist patent attorneys in electrical technology, electronics and computing have deep technical knowledge, and sound commercial understanding of our clients’ business operations and objectives. Both characteristics are needed to do the best work.

Our clients include multinational corporations and universities, as well as SMEs. We have a well-earned reputation for handling complex technical subject matter and for giving exceptionally clear advice. We ensure that we understand our clients’ business objectives.

Our clients choose us because we offer the combination of technical knowledge, clarity and commerciality.

Our practice areas include:

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Big data
  • Cloud computing
  • Consumer electronics
  • Control systems
  • Data storage and retrieval

  • Defence systems
  • Display devices
  • Distributed ledgers (blockchain)
  • E-commerce
  • Electro-optical devices
  • Fuel cells

  • Image processing
  • Information security
  • Integrated circuits
  • Machine learning
  • Medical physics
  • Networking and LTE

  • Print systems
  • Software defined networking
  • Telecommunications
  • Video coding
  • Virtual computing
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Our services

Patents

All our patent attorneys have high level technical skills, knowledge and experience. Together they cover all areas of technology and form one large resource of expert technical and legal capability.

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Trade marks

Protecting brand assets with trade marks allows businesses of all sizes to invest in their brand with confidence, build brand equity and leverage that equity for growth.

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Designs

We have an outstanding team of design specialists. Our team includes attorneys, solicitors and paralegals so that we can deal effectively with any situation that may arise.

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Copyright

We have an outstanding team of copyright experts. Our team includes registered design attorneys, solicitors and paralegals so that we can deal effectively with any situation that may arise.

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IP strategy

IP strategy is the body of planned measures a business adopts, in order to use intellectual property to secure business advantage over its competitors.

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IP disputes

Our attorneys and IP solicitors are specialists in all aspects of IP disputes and IP dispute resolution.

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Support for in-house IP teams

Aside from our core areas of expertise, we are able to offer various support services which supplement or expand on these core areas. To offer this support, we can call upon the services of any of our highly skilled experts, whether they are patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys, solicitors or paralegals.

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Chambers 2022 Financial Times IP Stars JUVE Patent IAM 1000 The Legal 500 WIPR WTR 100
Chambers 2022 Financial Times IP Stars JUVE Patent IAM 1000 The Legal 500 WIPR WTR 100

Richard Bray

Partner

MPhys(Hons) CPA EPA

Richard supports a wide range of clients operating in the UK, and also those headquartered internationally in the USA, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Japan and Korea. Richard’s clients range from universities, to start-ups and…

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Dick Waddington

Partner

BSc MPhil CPA EPA MITMA FRSA

Dick has a particular interest in imaging and printer technology, including both mechanical aspects and device security. His expertise ranges from prosecution, including examination oral proceedings and appeals at the European Patent Office…

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Julia Gwilt

Partner

MA (Hons), Mathematics; Masters, Computer Science, CPA, EPA

Julia has worked in the patent profession in the Cambridge area for over twenty years and in January 2017 she opened our Cambridge office. She oversees the patent portfolios for a wide variety of direct clients. Julia’s mathematics backgr…

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David Clark

Managing Partner

MEng, CPA, EPA

After a twenty-year journey from patent and trade mark trainee to Managing Partner, since 2021 David has had the combined responsibility of leading the firm and running the team that supports Appleyard Lees’ largest client. David complete…

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Paul Brandon

Partner

BSc CPA EPA MCITMA

Paul has a first class degree in physics from the University of Nottingham providing a background relevant to many technological sectors. As a dual-qualified patent and trade mark attorney, Paul finds innovative ways of helping clients, pro…

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Howard Read

Partner

MA MSc LLM PhD CPA EPA

As well as his BA (Hons) and MA in Natural Sciences, Howard has a PhD in metallurgy from the University of Cambridge. Having worked in industry and the academic sector before joining the profession, Howard understands the challenges faced i…

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Ean Davies

Partner

BSc(Hons) MEng MIET CPA EPA

Before entering the patent profession, Ean spent several years working as a design engineer for Marconi and Motorola. This real-life commercial experience was invaluable and gives Ean an insight into some of the challenges faced by clients.…

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Parminder Lally

Partner

MSci, PhD, CPA, EPA

Parminder helps clients to protect their technological innovations. Her in-house experience means she understands the challenges faced by tech companies, and she tailors her approach to meet their specific needs. Parminder specialises in d…

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Paul Beynon

Senior Associate

MEng, CPA, EPA

Paul is recognised as a ‘key lawyer’ by Legal 500, and a ‘WIPR Leader’ by World Intellectual Property Review. Paul’s strong engineering background and in-house experience makes him well-positioned to offer clients commercially sen…

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Louise Johnson

Senior Associate

MPhys PhD CPA EPA

As a Chartered UK and European Patent Attorney, Louise works with clients to protect their innovation in the UK, Europe and worldwide. Louise works on a broad range of inventions in the fields of physics, engineering, electronics and softwa…

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Terry Instone

Principal Associate

MA(Cantab) PhD MInstP CPhys CPA EPA

Terry has an MA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge and a PhD in semiconductor physics. Working in private practice since 2007, he was a colloid/polymer/nanotechnology research scientist with Unilever for almost 20 years before joining their…

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Ithel Jones

Principal Associate

BSc MSc CPA EPA

Ithel obtains IP rights that prove to be valuable assets for his clients. He has a track record of successfully obtaining patents for software technology that’s considered complex or marginal in terms of patentability. Ithel works with a …

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Paul Roscoe

Senior Associate

MEng, CPA, EPA

Paul has experience working as an engineer and inventor and working as a patent engineer in-house. As a result, he is able to relate to inventors well and can understand commercial considerations. Paul works with large multinational compani…

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Matthew Bennett

Associate

PhD DIC, MPhys (Hons)

Matthew has a broad ranging technological background covering physics, electrical engineering, and software development. He now puts that knowledge base to use advising clients across a variety of disciplines on the full range of pre and po…

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Jonathan Foster

Patent Attorney

MPhys, BSc, EPA, CPA

With an interdisciplinary background, Jonathan helps his clients to think more broadly about their technologies. Jonathan’s work with many small clients, who often have no previous IP experience, enables him to help clients understand the…

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Tom Gregory

European Patent Attorney

MPhys

Tom’s work is primarily focused on protecting innovation in the mechanical, engineering and electronics sectors. He also has valuable experience in computer-implemented inventions and software. Tom currently assists clients working in the…

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Andrew Johnston

European Patent Attorney

MSci, DPhil

Andrew’s experience in research and experience with a wide range of technologies means that he understands and is familiar with common problems faced by clients in different sectors. Andrew has experience of working with clients ranging f…

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Jordan Tinkler

Trainee Patent Attorney

BSc, MPhys, PhD

Jordan’s experience has given him a broad understanding of physics and biophysical systems, and an appreciation of the challenges that interdisciplinary projects can present. Under the guidance of qualified attorneys, Jordan’s work prim…

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Debora Dorn

Trainee Patent Attorney

BSc, MASt

A background in physics, mathematics and machine learning helps Debora understand new innovations and protect client’s intellectual property. Debora has broad insight into various areas of physics and mathematics. She has a particular int…

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Monifa Phillips

Trainee Patent Attorney

MPhys, PhD, PGCert

Monifa’s experience in academic research and in patents has given her a good understanding of the priorities held by clients from different backgrounds. Monifa’s work involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications within the fiel…

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Ian Robinson

Consultant

BEng CPA EPA RTMA

Ian’s work as a consultant includes essential advice to our clients on global strategy and direction. He has substantial experience in patent prosecution for many forms of computer software, including OS-level security and virtual network…

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