Stephen is an experienced patent attorney with a strong specialism in electronics and software. He is always interested in understanding in detail the objectives of any business that he supports, so as to provide advice and support that is tailored to the needs of that business.
Stephen’s time is divided almost equally between domestic and international clients. The clients range from academic institutions to large multinational corporations. He supports the larger corporations in the cost-effective management and prosecution of large patent portfolios. Smaller clients tend to seek support in developing strategies for protecting their IP in a manner that advances their business objectives and meets their long term ambitions for growth.
Stephen enjoys applying his considerable experience to the management and the cost efficient prosecution of larger patent portfolios for corporate clients.
He also has a strong background in the provision of patent infringement and validity advice, both in product launch situations and during acquisition due diligence.
Stephen has handled a large number of hearings at the European Patent Office, particularly in relation to software-related inventions in the fields of gaming, avionics, system control and signal processing. He supports a number of corporations in the development of their IP strategies worldwide. He also has a great deal of experience in protecting a wide range of consumer products through the registered designs system in the UK and overseas.
Stephen is always interested in understanding in detail the objectives of any business that he supports so as to provide advice and support that is tailored to the needs of that business.
Stephen has a strong interest in Asian culture and has travelled extensively in the region.
He spends his limited free time renovating old houses.
Stephen’s areas of specialism are mainly in the mechanical, electrical and software fields.
- software control systems
- consumer products
- signal processing
- process monitoring systems
- image processing
- avionics
- semiconductor devices
Stephen has further expertise in the following fields:
- Patent filing strategies for start-ups
- Assistance and support to owners of large patent portfolios
- Patent infringement issues
European Patent Attorney
UK Patent Attorney
UPC Representative
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)
Member of the European Patent Institute (EPI)
Stephen graduated from the University of Birmingham with an Honours degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Stephen joined the patent profession in 1992, qualified as both a Chartered and European Patent attorney in 1995 and became a Partner in 1999.
Prior to joining Gill Jennings and Every, Stephen worked for several years as an engineer in Japan, developing optical disc systems.