Partner

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Jo joined the firm in 1983 and was asked to join the partnership in 1988.

Prior to joining, Jo worked with the Institute of Naval Medicine (MoD), Admiralty Marine Technology Establishment Physiological Laboratory and Norwegian Underwater Technology Centre. His areas of expertise include chemistry, pharmacology, microbiology, biotechnology, genetic engineering, physiology, pharmacogenomics and proteomics, plant and animal protection, medical instruments and offshore technology.

Jo has provided client companies with Patent Agent Reports for Public Offerings, and with strategic IP advice which has helped them achieve successful funding of various clinical trials (including migraine and prostate cancer treatments).

Jo is a classic car enthusiast and sailor.

Memberships

• Founding member of the Eastern Region Biotech Initiative Board of Directors 2000-2005 (ERBI)
• Member, Licensing Executive Society (LES)
• Member, UNION of European Patent Attorneys
• Member, Federation Internationale des Conseils en Propriete Industrielle (FICPI)

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry (special subject - chemical pharmacology), Oxford University
• Doctorate in physiology (hyperbaric research), Oxford University
• Chartered Patent Attorney, 1986
• European Patent Attorney, 1987

Other activities & achievements

• Founding partner of the firm's Cambridge office
• Founding member, Biotech Committee of CIPA
• Former president, Biotech Commission of UNION (2002-2005)
• Former member, Council of CIPA
• Former Honorary Secretary of CIPA