Hoffmann Eitle
Alistair Russell
Partner
M.A./M.Eng. degree in Engineering, British and European Patent Attorney
Profile
Languages: English
Specialisation
Prosecution and post-grant opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office; prosecution before the UK Intellectual Property Office; and opinion work concerning patent validity and infringement, freedom-to-operate studies and due diligence. Experienced in original drafting, coordinating patent prosecution in multiple jurisdictions, and advising on multinational litigation strategy. Expertise over a wide variety of mechanical and related technology, with particular experience in the fields of automotive engineering, medical surgical devices, oil exploration and recovery methods and equipment, electromechanical printing devices, and metal packaging technology.
Professional memberships
Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (Fellow), EPI.
Career
Studied general engineering at Cambridge University for four years, specialising in fluid mechanics and aeronautics. Joined HOFFMANN EITLE in September 2002. Obtained Certificate in Intellectual Property Law at Queen Mary University of London in 2004. Qualified British and European Patent Attorney since 2006.
