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Appleyard Lees is a leading firm of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys and is one of the longest established firms in the UK. The firm is based in Halifax with major offices in Leeds and Manchester.Based in our Leeds office, I handle matters involving chemical and mechanical patents as well as designs for a variety of global and UK companies in addition to start-ups and individuals.With extensive technical experience in the fields of polymer chemistry, coatings and plastics, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, I have a proven track record of representing clients at opposition and appeal hearings before the European Patent Office.Before joining Appleyard Lees, I was awarded a first class honours degree in Chemistry from Leeds University. The third year of my degree was spent at Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA where, as well as chemistry, I studied nuclear physics, IT and mathematics.Experienced presenter:I am an active member of the Royal Society of Chemistry and frequently attend and speak at events. I have lectured on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys in the UK and overseas on various aspects of UK and European patent law. I regularly lecture at various universities on the role of patents in the advancement of technology.Specialties: Intellectual Property Law, IP strategy, Patent prosecution, Experienced in relation to polymer chemistry, coatings and plastics, healthcare and pharmaceuticals

Listed skills include Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Patents, and 12 others.