Matthew Birkett
Partner
M.Chem. (Chemistry), British Patent Attorney, European Patent Attorney
Profile
Languages: English
Specialisation
Prosecution before the European Patent Office and the UK Intellectual Property Office, European opposition and appeal proceedings, opinion work and supplementary protection certificates. Particular expertise in the fields of pharmaceuticals, oil and gas operations, biofuels, printing materials, polymers and confectionery products.
Professional memberships
CIPA (Fellow), EPI.
Career
Studied chemistry at the University of Oxford (Brasenose College, 2001-2005); final year thesis in organic materials (conjugated porphyrin dimers). Honours degree 2005. With HOFFMANN EITLE since 2005. Obtained the Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (with distinction) from Queen Mary College, University of London in 2007. British and European Patent Attorney since 2009.