Robert is both a patent attorney and a registered design attorney. He handles mechanical subject matter, and is on our UK business’ engineering, designs, transport and agritech leadership committees.
Robert’s work primarily relates to securing patent and design protection within various mechanical and civil engineering sectors. These include construction, oil and gas, automotive, agriculture, manufacturing, medical and surgical equipment, prosthetics and general healthcare products, and commercial products such as travel goods, toys and packaging.
Robert has substantial patent and design drafting and prosecution experience both for large and small companies and regularly provides advice concerning patent and design filing strategies. He also handles general IP portfolio management and the provision of advice or opinions in relation to patent or design right infringement. In addition, he has considerable experience in representing clients at oral proceedings at the European Patent Office before Examining Divisions, Opposition Divisions and Boards of Appeal.
Robert graduated from the University of Durham with an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering. He entered the IP profession in 1995, and moved to Marks & Clerk in 2009. Robert joined the partnership in 2010.
A number of his articles about securing intellectual property have been published in national, local and engineering press.
Robert is a very practical person, often found in his workshop, mending things or taking on DIY projects. He enjoys spending time with his family, the countryside on his family farm, photography and skiing.
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