Venner Shipley LLP

Electronics, Software and Communications

John is a European and Chartered Patent Attorney with expertise in the software and engineering fields.  He has a background in physics and is a specialist in autonomous and electric vehicle technology, unmanned aerial vehicles, electronic and computer-based object recognition, robotic control, deep learning and neural networks, mobile operating systems, and IoT devices.

John works closely with in-house IP counsel, inventors and overseas colleagues to prepare and prosecute families of patent applications in often fast moving areas.  He thrives on helping organisations to obtain the IP that will help them maintain control in their sector, protect them from threats, and give freedom of opportunity.  He has been recommended as a Key Individual in the Legal 500 PATMA: Patent Attorneys and is described by his clients as doing ‘an excellent job of providing clear and thoughtful strategies’, ‘always suggesting strategies that make sense’, and giving ‘calmly delivered advice that keeps us looking forward’.

In addition to his wide experience of patent matters, John is an experienced UK designs attorney and an IP Litigator (patent).

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys Member of the European Patent Institute European Patent Litigator UPC Authorised Representative IP Litigation Certificate

John graduated with a degree in Physics from the University of Nottingham.  He also has a certificate in Intellectual Property Law from Queen Mary College, University of London.