James Anderson > Elkington + Fife LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Elkington + Fife LLP
7th floor New Penderel House
283-288 High Holborn
WC1V 7HP
England
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Work Department

UK and European patent attorney and UPC representative

Position

Partner

Career

James is a chartered engineer, having previously held product development posts in the automotive industry in Germany and the UK. A significant proportion of James’ time is also spent prosecuting, opposing and defending European patents for large multinational clients. Specialist technical fields include: consumer products; manufacturing engineering; materials science; mechanical engineering; and medical technology. Areas of expertise include: filing and prosecution; freedom to operate opinions; oppositions and appeals; validity and infringement opinions.

Languages

English, French

Education

University of Birmingham (1999 MEng and Man, 1st).

Lawyer Rankings

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

Elkington + Fife LLP is praised for housing some of ‘the very best UK and European patent attorneys’, who expertly handle oppositions and appeals before the EPO. The department also excels in electronics patent drafting, as well as the handling of the entire lifecycle of pharmaceutical-related patents. Richard Gillard is a key name of note in the chemistry and life sciences department, while Nick Ertl has expertise in patents surrounding medical imaging and sensors, display technology, electronic circuits, domestic appliances, and telecommunications equipment. James Anderson has notable experience in the engineering sector and is also well versed in the mechanical and materials arena. Bio-technology expert Glyn Truscott and electromechanical specialist Ellie Seymour are other active group members. The team is divided between the firm’s London and Sevenoaks offices.