Patents

Patent Attorney, Director

After graduating, Nic took a commercial role within the engineering software industry, which involved managing accounts in the automotive, aerospace and marine industries. Nic joined the patent profession in 2003, working for a London-based private practice. Since that time Nic has also gained experience in industry, at Rolls-Royce plc, where he both handled a patent prosecution caseload and advised the business on commercial Intellectual Property matters.

Nic qualified as a patent attorney in 2007 and has handled a wide variety of technical subject matter across a number of engineering disciplines, including aerospace, manufacturing, power and HVAC, as well as more general consumer goods. Nic also maintains a strong interest in IP protection for software-related innovations and has successfully prosecuted a number of patent applications in fields including design, analysis, control, diagnostics and health monitoring.

Nic’s practice spans all areas patent and registered design work from concept inception and product development, through commercial exploitation to exit or sale of IP assets. He has experience working with a variety of companies, from technology-focussed start-ups to established manufacturers and multinationals. Nic is a strong advocate of UK industry and works with clients to understand their commercial drivers so that IP protection is seen in this wider context.

CIPA, EPI

Masters of Mechanical Engineering Degree from the University of Leeds