Graeme Moore
Mewburn Ellis LLPWith offices located in London, Bristol, Manchester, Cambridge, and Munich, the patent offering at Mewburn Ellis LLP is all-encompassing and includes representation in opposition proceedings before the EPO. Its client base consists of both household brands and start-ups across a variety of industries, including chemistry, materials, engineering, IT, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals. In Manchester, Graeme Moore chairs the firm’s engineering and IT group, which boasts expertise in software, bioinformatics, AI, and quantum computing, and Jeremy Webster leads the chemistry practice, which has a strong focus on green and sustainable technology. In Bristol, Simon Kiddle heads up the life sciences department, which is active in the protection of therapeutics, medical devices, genetic engineering, and diagnostics. Another notable team member is Emma Graham, who specialises in patents surrounding photonics, computer implemented inventions, and high-technology medical devices.
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‘Experienced patent agents who are very attentive to clients' needs. Excellent knowledge of the subject matter and rapid response to clients' questions.’
‘Very knowledgeable with excellent understanding of the subject matter being discussed. Attention to detail and clients' wishes. A standout partner is Adam Gregory.'
‘Emma Graham is very experienced and knowledgeable with EPO laws, regulations and procedures and provides timely responses to questions that arise.'
‘While most of our work is handled through their more-than-capable UK offices, their office in Germany and working relationships with other European firms has been quite helpful for country-specific matters.’
‘Technically and commercially very good. One of the top firms, on a par with the best UK patent firms, and of a size that is able to support on a large number of matters.’
‘Dan Thornton is a standout attorney who understands fully our business and is able to provide timely and commercial advice.'
‘The team is very knowledgeable and responsive, each bringing the right expertise to the table. The team dynamics internally and externally is very open and collaborative, and the interactions are always efficient and constructive. There is great willingness to work against ambitious timelines.'
'Jeremy Webster is my go-to partner for all external work and he always delivers.'
Key clients
- Roche/Genentech
- Autoliv Development AB
- Toray Industries
- Lipton’s
- Creo Medical Ltd
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- ADC Therapeutics
- Polsinelli
Work highlights
- Represented Imperial Brands in several EPO oppositions.
- Assisted Autoliv with the creation of a growing portfolio of patents covering digital safety solutions for riders of ‘powered-two-wheelers’, including the use of telematics, rider behaviour analysis, and IoT connectivity.
- Advised Biora Therapeutics on the prosecution of a broad series of 12 cases, which provides European protection for several applications of Biora’s targeted oral delivery platforms.
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Graeme Moore, Simon Kiddle, Jeremy Webster