Engineering

Due to his background in research and development, David has personally invented and overseen the submission of multiple patent applications, developing an extensive knowledge of the inventor’s role in the patent application process. During his previous role, David was concerned with intellectual property mapping and competitor analysis for rivalling manufacture and repair strategies of high value critical rotating components.  David also has experience of working in collaborative teams within the defence aerospace industry, utilising his personal experience of professional relations when providing advice to clients.

MChem Chemistry, University of Manchester; Post Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law, University of Manchester. Chartered UK Patent Attorney, European Design Attorney.

Although Simon’s primary expertise lies in the chemical fields, his practice extends to such fields as automotive and aerospace engineering, manufacturing plant design and welding apparatus.

Besides extensive experience of drafting and prosecution of patent applications for the UK and European jurisdictions, Simon is well versed in drafting US-specific Claims and tackling rejections from the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Simon has also been involved in a number of successful European oppositions and has prepared licence and collaboration agreements for small and medium sized companies.

Previously, Simon worked in the IP Department at Waters Corporation, a leading manufacturer of laboratory instruments. Simon was involved in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications in the fields of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry, with many of those applications relating to technologies key to Waters’ award winning instruments. These experiences in particular lend Simon a keen understanding of the IP requirements of large organisations.

Gemma graduated with an MSci (Hons) degree in Mathematics and Chemistry. She also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Management and is working towards Chartership with the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.

Prior to joining Avidity IP, Gemma worked for a leading R&D company where she was involved in research and analysis of radar, sensor and military systems, in particular for aerospace applications.

Gemma is currently training to qualify as a Chartered UK & European Patent Attorney.

During her time in industry Gemma spent time in the in-house intellectual property department, gaining valuable experience of the commercial application of IP, together with the internal processes required to take an invention from concept to patent.

She also has experience of working in collaborative teams with other members of the defence industry on a range of MOD projects, and uses her experience of working in a corporate environment to good effect when providing advice and guidance to clients.

Chartered UK Patent Attorney; European Patent Attorney; European Trade Mark Attorney; European Design Attorney; Degree in Applied Physics and Materials Science from Manchester Metropolitan University.

John has experience of drafting and prosecuting patents in a range of technical fields including automotive components, waste disposal vehicles and medical devices.

John has advised trade mark clients, both large and small, active in a wide range of markets including confectionery, pharmaceuticals, gaming products, man-made fibers, and CAD/CAM software.

John has advised on freedom to operate issues relating to patents, trade marks and designs, prepared and prosecuted patent applications in the UK and at the EPO and prepared and prosecuted trade mark and design applications in the UK and at OHIM.

John has spent a number of years as an attorney within a corporate legal services environment, working alongside other legal specialists to provide integrated intellectual property services to the business, including instructing inventors on aspects of the patent application process, negotiating with third parties to ensure freedom to operate and providing the board with strategic intellectual property advice.

Chartered UK Patent Attorney; European Patent Attorney; European Design Attorney; Degree in Chemistry, University of East Anglia; MSc in Spectroscopy, University of East Anglia; PhD Physical Chemistry, University of Birmingham.

Chris has many clients in the automotive components, building materials, electrical components and domestic appliances fields, to each of which he provides strategic portfolio advice aimed at maximizing the potential from their IP.

He has specific expertise in ‘green’ technologies and their application to waste and energy reduction.

In other arts, Chris is the client manager for several acknowledged UK leaders in their respective fields, including organic chemistry, pharmaceuticals, polymers, ceramics, chemical engineering and materials.

Chris’ principal practice is in obtaining patent rights for clients in Europe and further afield.

However, Chris has a significant contentious practice involving patent litigation in the UK and abroad; European opposition cases at first and second instance; design and unregistered design right litigation in the UK; alternative dispute resolution negotiations.

Chris is currently engaged in advising multinational companies on internal IP strategy and policy.

Chris has recently led successful negotiations on inward and outward licensing deals for separate clients, both with European based multinational corporations.

Chris is an authorized IP representative for the Waste Resource Action Program (WRAP), providing IP audits for WRAP on SMEs requiring IP funding in the recycling/waste reduction fields.

Chris regularly provides freedom to operate opinions against complex legal landscapes. Finding sensible, commercial solutions against such backgrounds is his goal.

Chartered UK Patent Attorney; European Patent Attorney; European Trade Mark Attorney; European Design Attorney; Degree in Astrophysics (1st Class), University of Hertfordshire including ERASMUS scholarship at Dublin City University (1 year special programme to study Applied Physics); PhD Astrophysics, University of Hertfordshire; Masters in the Management of Intellectual Property (Distinction), Centre for Commercial Law Studies, University of London.

Alex has experience of a wide range of engineering fields including inkjet printing cartridges and ink formulations, dispensing materials for solid imaging apparatus, display apparatus, semiconductor devices and mechanical engineering.

Alex handles a considerable amount of original patent drafting, for clients as diverse as UK SMEs and foreign-based multinationals. He deals with a growing mechanical engineering portfolio, particularly in the fields of magnetic actuators, transmission systems and high-torque direct-drives, automotive engineering and medical devices.

He has extensive experience in the areas of license and joint development agreement (JDA) drafting and negotiation and third party patent landscape analysis and advice.

The time Alex spent at Cambridge Display Technology dealing with their IP portfolio means that he has a clear understanding of the importance of good IP management. He is able to see the picture from both sides which means that he is able to provide the best advice and guidance for his clients.