David Jasiewicz

Patent Attorney

MChem, AMRSC

David spent three years as a technical assistant in a Japanese patent law firm prior to joining Appleyard Lees. This experience, alongside a solid grasp of French and German, allows David to assist clients with international aspects of their intellectual property as well as their domestic needs.

David works with clients including large and small chemical manufacturers, universities, and start-ups. He has a particular interest in the field of novel materials, coatings, and pharmaceuticals.

David is involved with patent prosecution from inception through to post-grant proceedings. In particular, David has experience drafting new patent applications for clients and assisting with contentious issues such as oppositions before the European Patent Office.

David graduated with a Masters in Chemistry from Durham University which included a six month research project on molecular magnets at the University of Tokyo.

AREAS OF PRACTICE IN PATENTS:

• Catalysis
• CO2 capture
• Fuel additives
• Fuels/Biofuels
• Materials science
• Medical treatment regimes
• Nanotechnology
• Novel active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Paints and coatings
• Pharmaceuticals
• Polymers
• Processes for manufacturing chemical products
• Surfactants