Kathryn specialises in polymer chemistry including petrochemicals, glycopeptides and controlled/living polymers, materials chemistry including catalysts and fuel cells, industrial chemistry including refrigerants, propellants, solvents and foam blowing agents, and pharmaceutical chemistry.Her clients include chemical companies from recently formed ventures to long-established household names. She also acts for universities and is familiar with the issues relating to technology transfer in the academic sector.Kathryn is experienced in prosecuting applications across the world, particularly in Europe, Japan, China and South Korea, and is comfortable managing global portfolios.She has significant experience in contentious matters, including opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office, as has helped coordinate national litigation in Japan, China, India and the US. She also has experience in freedom-to-operate and due diligence opinions.