Profile
David’s technical background is in physics, lasers and optoelectronics and he has built up considerable experience advising clients in a range of high technology fields in both the industrial and academic sectors. David’s clients include an award-winning specialist in laser technology and a highly innovative toy developer and manufacturer. He has a particular interest in international filing and prosecution and providing support for clients in resolving IP disputes through enforcement or negotiated settlement.
Education
BSc Laser Physics and Optoelectronics (First Class)
University of Strathclyde
PhD Quantum Optics
University of St Andrews
Professional qualifications and affiliations
- Chartered Patent Attorney (UK)
- European Patent Attorney
- Chartered Trade Mark Attorney (UK)
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys
- Member of the European Patent Institute
- Certified IP Patent Litigator
- Certified IP Trade Mark Litigator
Experience
1998 – 2000
Research Fellow, University of St Andrews
2000 to present
Private practice
Specialisms
Sectors
- Laser and nonlinear optics
- Electronic and optoelectronic Systems
- Anti-counterfeiting technologies
- Semiconductor and MEMS technologies
- Communication systems and protocols
- Software and computer implemented inventions
- Fast-Moving Consumer Goods
- Medical devices
- General mechanical engineering
Services
- IP portfolio management
- EPO oppositions and oral proceedings
- Patentability assessments
- Freedom to operate and infringement opinions
- IP litigation support and dispute resolution
- Trade mark clearance, filing and prosecution
- Copyright
- Registered and unregistered designs
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