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I have always loved learning how things work – I was the kind of child who took things to pieces. This interest extended to me studying physics at university, and then to my time in research doing a PhD.
I am motivated by finding out new things and understanding the world around me – which has translated perfectly into my role as a Registered UK Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney here at Boult. I find it fascinating talking to scientists and engineers about their new ideas and converting these complex ideas into a clear and commercially valuable patent application, whilst also acting to unpick and argue legal challenges for the benefit of my clients.
My cases relate to subject matter spanning many different areas of science and technology, including semiconductor devices, telecommunication systems, scientific instrumentation and software implemented inventions. More recently, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) concepts have come to the fore within the software implemented inventions we act to protect, representing a fast changing and complicated area of patent law. I enjoy assisting my clients to commercialise these ideas, which can be expected to have an important role in our future technology landscape. I have additionally developed an interest in emerging quantum technologies and quantum computing, with respect to both software and hardware aspects.
My clients range from start-ups and small businesses to large global organisations. I regularly work with inventors directly: those interactions are fascinating, and I believe really suit my skills in the understanding and explaining of scientific concepts. I enjoy drafting new patent applications to allow me to get to know the technical details of a particular invention, as well as relishing the challenge of devising compelling arguments to take an application through to a granted patent. Although I work with a variety of great clients, I find it especially rewarding to be involved with our academic clients on matters based on new scientific innovations, cooperating with scientists and engineers to support the commercialisation of their new ideas out of the university lab to the ‘real world.’
