SCRIPT IP - Key Persons
An approachable and confident paralegal, Andrea has been working in the profession since 1996. Andrea holds the Intellectual Property Administrators' Certificate (IPAC) and is our most experienced paralegal. She has an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of patent prosecution and maintenance and oversees our Southampton paralegal team.
Job Titles:
- Consultant Patent Attorney
Andrew is a Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney.
Andrew worked as a research scientist for a plant biotechnology company before moving to manage the company's international patent portfolio. He qualified as a European Patent Attorney in 2001 and has worked in private practice since 2002. His practice focusses on filing and prosecuting patent applications before the UK and European Patent Offices.
Andrew has particular experience in the chemical and life science sector, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical devices, as well as diverse mechanical subject matter. Andrew has represented clients from independent inventors to multinational companies.
Memberships
Member of the European Patent Institute (epi)
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
Member of the Royal Society of Biology
Qualifications
European Patent Attorney
Chartered UK Patent Attorney
Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law, Queen Mary University of London, UK
BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK
Clare has a wealth of secretarial experience, and joined the patent profession in 2019. We are proud that she passed the Introductory Patent Paralegal Certificate (IPPC) as a result of her acquired expertise supporting attorneys with UK, European, PCT and foreign patent applications, validations and annuities.
Dawn entered the patent profession in 2006. Her experience covers UK, European, PCT and foreign patent applications. She has over 10 years experience in records management and docketing. Dawn heads up the records function at Script IP.
An experienced patent attorney, James is most commonly found advising on IP matters across chemistry, pharmaceuticals, food science, polymer science, materials science and coatings.
He joined the patent profession in 1997, qualifying in 2002 and so has many years of IP experience on both sides of the table, having worked in-house at Pilkington and 3M before switching to private practice and finding his niche at Script IP.
As well as drafting and prosecuting a large number of patent applications before the UK and European Patent Offices and in other jurisdictions, he's also successfully opposed many granted European patents. He regularly appears before the Opposition Divisions and the Boards of Appeal of the EPO and is an experienced trade mark and design representative, with many appearances before the UKIPO (and previously the EU IPO).
Memberships
Member of European Patent Institute
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
Qualifications
Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
Chartered and European Patent Attorney
UK Patent Attorney
PhD in chemistry, University of Exeter, UK
BSc (Hons) in chemistry, University of Exeter, UK
As a trainee, Jamie works under the supervision of Dr James Knowles on UK, European and foreign patent matters, with a particular emphasis on chemistry, small molecule pharmaceuticals and materials science.
Before joining Script, Jamie spent 5 years as a Patent Examiner at the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) where he handled applications in the chemical and industrial process fields. In addition to his experience as a Patent Examiner, he spent 2.5 years seconded as the editor of the Manual of Patent Practice (MOPP), the definitive guide to the UK IPO's practice under the Patents Act 1977. As such Jamie has a deep understanding of how the system works on the ‘‘other side of the fence'' in the UK, particularly in relation to issues such as discretionary extensions of time, late filing of divisional applications and post-grant amendments.
Prior to joining the IP profession, Jamie spent 5 years in academic research, in the UK and Canada, obtaining his PhD in synthetic coordination chemistry in 2015. He is the author of 16 peer-reviewed academic journal publications.
Memberships
Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Student Member of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
Student Member of the European Patent Institute
Qualifications
PgCert Intellectual Property Law (Distinction), The University of South Wales, UK
PhD in Synthetic Coordination Chemistry, The University of Edinburgh, UK
MChem in Chemistry with Materials Chemistry (First), The University of Edinburgh, UK
With over 20 years of patent experience, John advises innovative companies around the world in the areas of life sciences, medical devices and medical instrumentation. He commonly handles drafting and prosecution matters before the UKIPO, EPO and worldwide.
He has spent all his patent career working in private practice, backed up by previous research experience in the biotech industry. This time in industry gave him a valuable insight into the complexities and commercial value of IP.
Drawing on his broad experience, he is known for his proactive approach, technical understanding, attention to detail and strategic edge in helping clients realise the commercial value of their IP.
Memberships
Member of European Patent Institute (epi)
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
Qualifications
Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
European Patent Attorney
UK Patent Attorney
European Design Attorney
Post graduate certificate in IP, University of London, UK
PhD in Molecular Biology, University of Warwick, UK
First Class Honours Degree in Microbiology, King's College London, UK
Laura works within our life sciences team on UK, European and foreign patent matters, and has particular experience with managing and co-ordinating prosecution of multi-jurisdiction patent families. Laura specialises in molecular biology and therapeutics, including stem cell technologies, gene and RNA editing, and small molecule therapies, but she also has extensive experience with plants, vaccines, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. At Script, she works with a wide range of clients, including large multinational companies, universities, and start-ups, and tailors her approach according to the client's needs.
Before joining Script, Laura spent eight years in various academic and NHS research groups, so she has an understanding of both academic and clinical research. Laura obtained her PhD in Neuroscience in 2019.
Laura is also passionate about science engagement and has been a STEM ambassador since 2013. Laura is also an active member of the IP Inclusive community and is currently a member of the Women in IP Committee.
Memberships
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)
Student Member of the European Patent Institute (EPI)
Qualifications
PgCert Intellectual Property (Distinction), Bournemouth University, UK
Wellcome Trust PhD in Integrative Neuroscience, Cardiff University, UK
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Neuroscience), (First), The University of Edinburgh, UK
Chartered (UK) Patent Attorney
Intellectual Property Litigation Certificate
Job Titles:
- Consultant Patent Attorney
Job Titles:
- Consultant Patent and Trade Mark Attorney
Sarah has a great breadth and depth of IP experience across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and the oil & gas industry. She also has a rapidly growing practice advising and supporting trade marks for the entertainment and music industry.
She has worked in both private practice and in-house, and is well versed in all IP aspects of due diligence, licensing and fundraising, helping her clients and venture capital firms to generate many millions in investment. Sarah has a particular passion for providing the strategic advice that enables large and small clients alike to grow and reap the rewards of their IP portfolios.
Sarah is also a committed teacher and examiner of trainee patent attorneys.
Memberships
Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
Member of European Patent Institute (epi)
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys
Qualifications
European Patent Attorney
Chartered UK Patent Attorney
Chartered UK Trade mark Attorney
US Patent Agent
PhD in Neuropharmacology, University College London, UK
BSc (Hons) degree in Biochemistry and Pharmacology, University of Southampton, UK
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Computer Technology Committee of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
- Consultant Patent Attorney
An experienced patent attorney, Simon has drafted and prosecuted a large number of cases in the UK and European Patent Offices (as well as in many other countries), and has represented clients before the Opposition Divisions and the Boards of Appeal of the EPO and in UK Hearings.
After performing research in microwave communications, he began his IP career in-house at IBM before joining a private practice where he became partner. He started at Script IP as a consultant in 2019.
He works with a broad spectrum of clients from start-ups and universities through to global firms, handling a wide range of cases in computing and other subjects including electronics, physics and mechanical devices.
Simon is Chair of the Computer Technology Committee of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA).
Memberships
Member of European Patent Institute (epi)
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
Qualifications
UK Patent Attorney
European Patent Attorney
Certificate in Intellectual Property, Queen Mary and Westfield University
PhD in Astrophysics, University of Southampton
BA in Physics, University of Oxford
One of the co-founders of Script, William has worked in the patent profession for over 20 years following a high-profile academic career that included a Glaxo-Wellcome Prize Scholarship which led to his PhD.
At Script, William has built a wealth of experience in drafting and prosecuting a large number of patent applications before the UK and European offices, as well as in the U.S., China, Japan and elsewhere. He has also successfully opposed and defended numerous granted European patents and regularly conducts hearings before the Opposition Divisions and Boards of Appeal at the European Patent Office. William has also taken part in successful Examiner Interviews in the US Patent and Trade Mark Office.
Along the way, he has worked with the complete spectrum of clients from international corporations to start-ups (including ones ‘spun out' of academia) and individual inventors.
Memberships
Member of the British Genetics Society
Member of the Genetics Society of America
Member of European Patent Institute (epi)
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
Qualifications
Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
European Patent Attorney
UK Patent Attorney
Design Attorney
Intellectual Property Litigation Certificate
Post graduate certificate in IP Law, University of London, UK
PhD in Molecular Genetics, University of Leicester & Geneva Institute for Molecular Biology
Honours Degree in Biological Sciences, University of Leicester
Ellie holds the Introductory Patent Paralegal Certificate (IPPC) which reflects the knowledge she has gained in the profession since joining it in 2010. Ellie is a particular expert in European patent work, including the filing of oppositions and appeals.
Job Titles:
- Operations Co - Ordinator
Jai has held various roles within the patent profession since 1999. The cross-department knowledge she has obtained allowed her to successfully acquire the Introductory Patent Paralegal Certificate (IPPC). Jai maintains our records and financial systems, as well as working closely with our management team to ensure smooth day to day running of Script IP.
Using experience built up during more than 20 years in private practice, Judith helps global corporations and research institutions obtain IP protection in line with their commercial strategy.
An expert in protecting inter-disciplinary inventions, she works closely with colleagues to ensure the firm's expertise in medical devices, imaging, artificial intelligence and software delivers for clients in the biotech, pharma and chemical spaces.
She routinely drafts and prosecutes patent applications to secure cross-jurisdictional protection and is particularly sought after for oral proceedings before the Examining Division of the EPO. Clients comment on her refreshingly candid and personable approach and her ability to make patents "seem like fun".
Memberships
Member of European Patent Institute
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
Qualifications
Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
European Patent Attorney
Chartered UK Patent Attorney
Design Attorney
Post graduate certificate in IP, University of London, UK
Masters Degree in Physics, University of Oxford, UK
Julia joined the patent profession in 1997, beginning her career at D Young & Co as a trainee patent attorney and becoming a partner in 2006.
She regularly attends hearings at the European patent office before the Examining Division, Opposition Division and the Boards of Appeal, and also provides infringement opinions for UK companies. Her breadth of experience means she can advise on the widely differing needs of clients ranging from individual inventors to international corporations.
Before entering the patent profession, Julia spent two years with the UK Radiological Protection Board computer modelling the effects of radiation leaks. She then studied for a Masters Degree and a French Engineering qualification before moving to the European Patent Office where she examined patents in the physics field.
Julia is an Examiner for the European Qualifying Examination (the body responsible for assessing candidates for entry onto the official Register of European Patent Attorneys).
Memberships
Member of European Patent Institute (epi)
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
Qualifications
Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
Chartered UK and European Patent Attorney
Masters degree in Applied Energy and a Diplome d'Ingenieur in Chemical Engineering - Cranfield Institute of Technology/ Universite de Technolgie de Compiegne
Honours Degree in Physics and Electronic Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK
An experienced and professional paralegal, working efficiently across a range of client information systems, Laura confidently helps us manage large client portfolios and, as a result of experience gained since joining the patent profession in 2001, has extensive knowledge of the many formal requirements with associated assignments, licences and other rights across many jurisdictions as well as prosecution from formalities arising across UK, European, PCT and foreign patent applications.
Rebecca acquired the Introductory Patent Paralegal Certificate (IPPC) in 2022. A helpful and thoughtful member of our paralegal team, her experience has covered UK, European, PCT and foreign patent applications, validations, and annuities since joining the profession in 2008.
Since 2010 Rosie has acquired expertise in UK, European, PCT and foreign patent applications, validations, annuities, as well as registered design applications. She has particular experience in optimising our processes to align with client requirements and interfacing with client information systems.
Tina entered the patent profession in 2009 and has worked with our attorneys throughout the entirety of her patent career. She is extremely experienced at handling large patent families and has extensive knowledge of the many formal requirements associated with UK, European, PCT and foreign patent applications. She regularly deals with assignments, licences and other rights issues.