Rachel Bateman > D Young & Co LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

D Young & Co LLP
3 Noble Street
LONDON
EC2V 7BQ
England
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Work Department

Patents: biotechnology, chemistry & pharmaceuticals group

Position

Partner, Patent Attorney

Career

Rachel joined D Young & Co in 2012 and became a partner in 2019. Her portfolio includes drafting, prosecution, opposition, appeal as well as due diligence and freedom-to-operate work, in a range of chemistry-based fields. I also have experience before the European Patent Office Opposition Divisions and Appeal Boards.

Rachel is particularly experienced in the fields of fuel additives, petroleum and natural gas exploration, as well as antibiotics, pharmaceuticals, polymers, pigments, dyes, food technology, semiconductors, medical devices and nanotechnology.

Languages

English

Memberships

Member of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA).
European Patent Institute (epi).
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

Education

MChem in Chemistry, University College, University of Oxford 2009.
Astrazeneca and BP prizes for first year exam results, University of Oxford.
Degussa prize for second year exam results, University of Oxford.
Gibbs prize for final exam results, University of Oxford.
MSc in Intellectual Property, Queen Mary, University of London 2010.
GlaxoSmithKline prize for patents, Queen Mary, University of London 2010.
Ballantyne prize for UK Finals Examination P6 (Infringement and Validity) 2011.
Certificate in IP Litigation.
European Patent Attorney 2013.
Chartered Patent Attorney 2013.

Lawyer Rankings

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > PATMA: Patent attorneys

D Young & Co LLP has offices situated in London, Southampton, and Munich, enabling the firm to seamlessly support a range of international clients, including universities, blue-chip companies, SMEs, and start-ups. The team of patent attorneys is well versed in representing clients in prosecution and opposition proceedings before the EPO, and it boasts expertise across a range of sectors, such as electronics, IT, engineering, biotechnology, chemistry, and pharmaceuticals. FTOs and due diligence mandates continue to be a growing trend. Engineering, aerospace, and medical devices specialist Anthony Albutt leads the firm’s mechanical practice, while Simon O’Brien is noted for his activity with venture capital companies and start-ups. Charles Harding in Southampton is a notable name in the life sciences arena, especially regarding biotechnology, molecular biology, and immunology. Rachel Bateman is another key name in the team, and she is skilled in contentious mandates.