Head of Chemistry

Partner, Patent Attorney, Chemistry

Jeremy has over 20 years’ experience in chemistry and materials science patents, with a focus on polymers, composites and advanced materials, as well as consumer products. He has an enviable success rate with opposition and appeals and regularly represents clients at oral proceedings before the EPO. He provides early input to help ensure that appropriate and persuasive data is presented and works with a wide range of clients on invention capture and filing strategy, as well as driving efficiency and adding value in strategic portfolio management. Jeremy heads up the firm’s Chemistry practice group and is a member of our Management Board.

Areas of Expertise

Polymers, including resins, coatings, films and fibres/yarns Carbon-fibre reinforced composites Carbon nanotechnologies Small molecule pharmaceuticals, including analgesics, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drugs Detergents Microfluidic devices Industrial chemistry, including isomerisation and catalyst treatment Analytical techniques and instruments, including IR and Raman spectroscopy, chromatography and mass spectrometry

Jeremy’s clients include Japan-based multinational chemical and materials companies, large consumer goods businesses and universities.

Jeremy has a degree and PhD in chemistry from the University of Nottingham. He joined Mewburn Ellis LLP in 2001, qualifying as a Chartered Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney in 2005. He joined the partnership in 2008.