Associate

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Alan joined the the firm in January 2002 with a background in metallurgy and materials engineering. Before he gained a doctorate for research relating to electron beam welded pipelines, Alan completed a Masters Degree in engineering. This included periods of industrial experience in the fields of metallic coatings and welding technology.

Alan has gained experience over a wide range of subject areas. Patent cases he has been involved with have ranged from better wasp traps and more user-friendly monitoring devices, to smaller combinatorial chemistry substrates and more efficient electrochemical processes. Alan has also advised on design protection. Outside of work, he's a keen sportsman, especially when it comes to cricket.

Memberships

• The Chartered Institute of Patent Agents (CIPA)
• The Institute of Trade Mark Agents (ITMA)
• The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)

Qualifications

• MEng, Materials Engineering, University of Birmingham
• PhD, "Development of microstructure in electron beam welded ferritic steels", Cambridge University
• UK Patent finals passed, November 2005
• European Patent Attorney 2006
  

Other activities & achievements

Nicholas Wilson Memorial Award in 2003 for the highest mark in JEB Design & Copyright examination