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I am a partner in Brown Rudnick’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. My practice covers the full range of IP rights (patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, etc.) particularly where such rights are technical in character. The main focus of my practice is patent law. I advise on and conducts both offensive and defensive litigation of patent rights, patent infringement avoidance, commercial exploitation and acquisition, and how to use patents for competitive advantage. Often this is done on a multijurisdictional basis and covers a wide variety of technologies, including renewable energy, aerospace, medical devices, scientific instrumentation, blockchain, oil and gas, printing, computer games, household products, construction, and cleantech.I have a degree in electronic engineering and practiced as an engineer for several years before starting my law career and qualifying as a solicitor.In addition, I am a regular speaker and university lecturer on patent and intellectual property subjects and regularly write articles for publications.Recognitions:Some of my recent recognitions include:- The Legal 500 UK, Intellectual Property: Patents (Contentious and Non-Contentious), 2022- Managing Intellectual Property, IP Stars, 2022-2023- Managing Intellectual Property, Impact Case of the Year, 2021

Listed skills include Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Patents, Litigation, and 1 others.