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Patenting techbio innovation is complex, requiring patent attorneys with multidisciplinary experience.

Techbio is the utilisation of data-driven, digital technologies, in the research and production of life science-based inventions. Successful grant of a techbio patent requires cross-discipline expertise in biotechnology, and software and artificial intelligence (AI).

Appleyard Lees is a leading intellectual property law firm, with a wealth of experience supporting some of the world’s largest life sciences companies and research organisations. Our specialist team of techbio patent attorneys have the inter-disciplinary knowledge, and the strength-in-depth, to assist with large-scale patent filing and prosecution programmes. We have the expertise, flexibility and commercial knowledge required to effectively partner with in-house teams, providing strategic support at any point. 

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

Barbara Fleck

Partner

BSc(Hons), PhD, CPA, EPA

Barbara is recognised as a key individual in the Legal 500 UK patent attorney rankings, and is recommended by JUVE Patents. Barbara’s experience both in private practice and in-house enables her to provide commercially relevant and cle…

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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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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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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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Simon Bradbury

Partner

BSc(Hons) MSc CBiol MRSB CPA EPA MITMA

Simon’s practice encompasses a wide range of technologies within life sciences and biotechnology, with clients ranging from large multi-nationals to universities and small spin-out companies. Simon is particularly involved in formulat…

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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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Edward Rainsford

Senior Associate

BSc(Hon), MSc, PhD, CPA, EPA, MRSB

Edward has experience assisting a wide variety of biotechnology and medical device companies to protect their innovations. Edward’s time working in academia helps him understand the needs of universities and spin-outs, when commercialisin…

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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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Rachel Mercer

Senior Associate

MBiochem, DPhil, CPA, EPA

Rachel is a UK and European patent attorney who helps her clients protect their innovations in the biotechnology and life sciences fields. She draws on her research experience when formulating IP strategies with her clients. Rachel speciali…

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Claire Devine

Associate

BSc, PhD

Claire enjoys working closely with clients to help protect their biotech-related inventions. As a patent attorney Claire has worked with a range of clients in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical areas, on applications related to a broad ra…

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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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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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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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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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Emma Lyons

Trainee Patent Attorney

BA, MRes

Emma’s experience in both academic and clinical research enables her to assist clients in achieving patent protection for a broad range of innovations in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors. As a trainee, Emma is working towards h…

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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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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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Oliver Herd

Trainee Patent Attorney

BSc, PhD

Oliver’s experience in intellectual property and his scientific background in academia and industry enables him to understand the priorities of his clients. Oliver has a broad insight into the biotechnology area with specialist knowledge …

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Richard Maclennan

Trainee Patent Attorney

BSc (Hons), PhD

Richard’s experience in patents, but also from working in industry and academia, helps him to understand his clients’ priorities. As part of Horizon 2020, the biggest-ever EU research and innovation programme, Richard gained insight int…

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