Craig Titmus
UK & European Patent Attorney
European Patent Litigator
BSc, PhD (Cantab), EPA, CPA

UK & European Patent Attorney
European Patent Litigator
BSc, PhD (Cantab), EPA, CPA
Craig holds a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology and biochemistry, as well as a PhD in biotechnology. He works on a wide variety of technical subjects, specialising in the fields of biotechnology, biochemistry and life sciences. Craig is recommended in the latest edition of The Legal 500, in which a source commented that he is “incredibly helpful and collaborative, helping us efficiently and guiding us through many scenarios to identify key risks and rewards with each strategy” (2022). Craig has also been endorsed for being “highly knowledgeable” and recognised for his ability to “consistently meet incredibly tight deadlines” (2021). “Talented biochemist” Craig, who “garners rave reviews for his life sciences adroitness” has been recommended in the IAM Patent 1000 guide for the last five years, where it is noted that “the value Craig adds always exceeds expectations. He is exceptionally supportive, proactive and possesses the rare gift of reducing complexity to simplicity.”
Expertise
Craig’s practice covers diverse biotechnological subject matter, with a particular focus on diagnostics, vaccines, gene editing, therapeutic antibodies, and nucleic acid-based technologies. Craig has significant experience of European and international patent prosecution and opposition proceedings, and he coordinates global IP strategies for a range of clients including startups, SMEs, universities, large corporations, and the UK Government.
Academic
Craig gained a first class bachelor’s degree in molecular biology and biochemistry at the University of Durham, where he ranked top in his year. He went on to the University of Cambridge to undertake a PhD in collaboration with a multinational company, focusing on interfaces between metabolism and the cell cycle. During his time at Cambridge, Craig was awarded various PhD prizes within the Institute of Biotechnology. He also holds a certificate in Intellectual Property from the University of London as well as an Intellectual Property Litigation Certificate.
Memberships & organisations
Craig is a member of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA), European Patent Institute (EPI) and has been appointed One Nucleus’ IP Mentor.
Awards