Meet The IP Professionals
Meet the IP Professional: Eric McGill – Bringing Clarity to Patent Valuation with AI
When Eric McGill talks about patents, you hear both the scientist’s precision and the strategist’s passion. A seasoned technology transfer expert who has worked with NASA, the FDA, and the ...
Meet the IP Professional: Stephen Mohun – IP, Trust, and the Power of Good Advice
If you ask Stephen Mohun how he got into intellectual property, he’ll be the first to admit it wasn’t a lifelong calling. “I’m ashamed to say it was nothing more ...
Meet the IP Professional: Ross Cummings – Leading the Charge in Life Sciences Innovation
At the forefront of biotech patenting and innovation sits Ross Cummings, a partner at Gill Jennings & Every LLP (GJE), whose career has been shaped by scientific rigor, a deep ...
Meet the Industry Professional: Ann Ellis – Empowering Global Expansion Through Local Expertise
From Primary Classrooms to Global Business Leadership. Before becoming the CEO of an international company supporting global workforce compliance, Ann Ellis led a very different kind of team—as a deputy ...
Meet the IP Professional: Sophie Topham, Senior Associate at Marks & Clerk
From diagnostics to cannabis-based therapeutics, Sophie Topham's career in biotech patent law has been anything but predictable. A Senior Associate in the biotechnology team at Marks & Clerk, Sophie’s calm, ...
Meet the IP Professional: Francis Tierney – Exclusivity in Pharma and Navigating the Life Sciences Patent Landscape
When it comes to securing exclusivity in the life sciences sector, few bring the depth of insight and strategic clarity that Francis Tierney offers. A qualified UK and European patent ...
Meet the IP Professional: Vikki Townsend
Senior Managing Attorney, Pure Ideas From Engineering to SME Success From defense to design, gas turbines to gadgets, Vikki Townsend’s three-decade journey through the world of intellectual property (IP) is ...
Meet IP Professional: Stephen Carter—Engineering Innovation into IP Success with The Intellectual Property Works
A Journey Rooted in Engineering Passion. Stephen Carter, a seasoned UK Patent Attorney and founder of The Intellectual Property Works, stumbled into the world of intellectual property (IP) almost by ...
Meet the IP Professional: Vicki Strachan – Empowering Innovation with Strachan IP
In the dynamic world of intellectual property (IP), protecting innovation requires a tailored approach that resonates with clients’ unique needs. PatWorld sat down with Vicki Strachan, UK and European patent ...
Meet the IP Professional: Lewis Mullholland – From R&D in China to the Cutting Edge of European IP Law
When you think of a patent attorney, you might picture someone firmly rooted in legal texts. But for Lewis Mullholland, the path into IP began thousands of miles from home—embedded ...
Meet the IP Professional: Dr Elliott Davies – Championing Innovation, Patents, Mentorship and the Future of IP
From ground-breaking materials research to CrossFit competitions, and from optoelectronics to intellectual property (IP) law, Dr Elliott Davies has carved a multifaceted career that bridges science, law, and leadership. In ...
Meet the IP Professional: Andrew Flaxman — From Ballroom Dancing to Startup Patent Strategy
From ballroom dancing and ten-pin bowling to guiding cutting-edge startups through the complexities of intellectual property, Andrew Flaxman has certainly had a diverse journey. Today, as a partner at Bristol-based ...
Meet the IP Professional: Iain Russell – Feel the Beat of Innovation, Exploring Music Tech IP
World IP Day 2025 – "IP and music: Feel the beat of IP" Feel the Beat of Innovation: Exploring Music Tech IP with Iain Russell of Russell IP. Music is ...
Meet the IP Professional: Khushbu Solanki – Innovation and Advocacy in European Patent Law
Khushbu Solanki is a Chartered and European Patent Attorney and Associate at Cleveland Scott York, where she has built an impressive career over the past eight and a half years ...
Meet the IP Professional: James Kinnaird – Navigating Southeast Asia’s Evolving IP Landscape
Southeast Asia is emerging as a key player in global manufacturing and innovation, making intellectual property (IP) protection more crucial than ever. In this edition of Meet the IP Professional, ...
Meet the IP Professional: David Bloom – Why IP Insurance Matters: David’s Mission to Protect Innovation
In the complex and ever-evolving world of intellectual property (IP), safeguarding innovations is a challenge many businesses face. While patents, trademarks, and copyrights provide legal protection, enforcing these rights can ...
Meet the IP Professional: Julia D’Arcy – Championing Innovation in Life Sciences
Championing Innovation in Life Sciences For Julia D’Arcy, European Patent Attorney and Director at Harrison IP, intellectual property is more than just legal frameworks and technical jargon—it’s a dynamic field ...
Meet the IP Professional: Yann Robin – The Unique Path of Triathlons, Chemistry, and Patents
In this edition of our Meet the IP Professional series, PatWorld is delighted to feature Yann Robin, a Principal Associate and Patent Attorney at Marks & Clerk. With a career ...
Meet the IP Professional: Charles Clark – Levelling the IP Playing Field
Intellectual property (IP) is often seen as a game of giants, dominated by multinational corporations with deep pockets and extensive legal resources. But Charles Clark, an internationally recognized expert in ...
Meet the IP Professional: Elizabeth Pond – Navigating the Future of Biotech IP at Sagittarius IP
Behind every ground-breaking biotech innovation lies a carefully crafted intellectual property strategy—and few understand this better than Elizabeth Pond, Partner at Sagittarius IP. With a background in biochemistry and a ...
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