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Dr Howard Sands

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London

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  • CIPA
  • EPI
  • IET
  • Institute of Physics
  • UNION
Qualifications
  • Registered UPC Representative
  • European Patent Attorney
  • Chartered Patent Attorney
  • Certificate in Intellectual Property Law, Queen Mary University of London
  • PhD Physics, University of Leeds
  • BSc (Hons) Physics with Electronics and Instrumentation, University of Leeds

I work with software and business method patents across different industries, including telecommunications, scientific instruments and financial services, where many inventions are computer-implemented. My previous career as a management consultant in financial services and scientific background has provided valuable experience useful for my current patent practice.

The work can be complex, but I enjoy the challenge of meeting with highly skilled engineers and scientists and translating their complex software products and systems into patents that are both commercially useful and includes patentable subject-matter. I get a great sense of achievement in arriving at a form of words to present to the UK Intellectual Property Office that captures the essence of an invention.

I am honoured to work with some extremely bright people who are at the top of their field, which pushes me to develop my own skillset. My past experience as a management consultant within financial services has been invaluable. Having technical experience in banking and IT together with my strong scientific background means that I am used to understanding new technologies and recent developments critical to the world economy.

I enjoy working with large corporate clients as well as smaller start-ups. Young, dynamic companies may rely on just two or three very important inventions and helping them achieve success is very satisfying. Having good patent protection is especially important for these clients in order to attract investment or deter competitors.

During my career, I’ve witnessed the computing world change dramatically and it’s fascinating to see new inventions – often before anyone else. I take pride in supporting my clients as they grow and develop new ideas – from new advertisement software to methods of data transfer in the 6g network.

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  • Preparing patent applications for a leading client in the field of machine vision and artificial intelligence.
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“Young, dynamic companies may rely on just two or three very important inventions and helping them achieve success is very satisfying.”
Sector Experience
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Biotechnology
  • Bioinformatics
Communications and Networks
  • Cloud computing
  • Internet of things (IOT)
  • Wired and wireless networks
Computing and Software
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Blockchain and distributed ledgers
  • Communications and networks
  • Computer games
  • Data and software security, cryptography and digital rights management (DRM)
  • Fintech and adtech
  • Machine vision
  • Multimedia, audio/video processing and animation
  • Natural language processing
  • Software applications and systems, mobile applications, user interfaces
Electronics and Electrical Devices
  • Computer and IT architecture and system design
  • Optics
  • Scientific instruments
  • Testing systems, control systems, signal processing

I work with software and business method patents across different industries, including telecommunications, scientific instruments and financial services, where many inventions are computer-implemented. My previous career as a management consultant in financial services and scientific background has provided valuable experience useful for my current patent practice.

The work can be complex, but I enjoy the challenge of meeting with highly skilled engineers and scientists and translating their complex software products and systems into patents that are both commercially useful and includes patentable subject-matter. I get a great sense of achievement in arriving at a form of words to present to the UK Intellectual Property Office that captures the essence of an invention.

I am honoured to work with some extremely bright people who are at the top of their field, which pushes me to develop my own skillset. My past experience as a management consultant within financial services has been invaluable. Having technical experience in banking and IT together with my strong scientific background means that I am used to understanding new technologies and recent developments critical to the world economy.

I enjoy working with large corporate clients as well as smaller start-ups. Young, dynamic companies may rely on just two or three very important inventions and helping them achieve success is very satisfying. Having good patent protection is especially important for these clients in order to attract investment or deter competitors.

During my career, I’ve witnessed the computing world change dramatically and it’s fascinating to see new inventions – often before anyone else. I take pride in supporting my clients as they grow and develop new ideas – from new advertisement software to methods of data transfer in the 6g network.

Recent experience
  • Preparing patent applications for a leading client in the field of machine vision and artificial intelligence.
Relevant Search Terms
Recommended Sites
Suggested Media
Recognitions
Additional Info

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