Peter Herrick
Managing Associate
UK & European Patent Attorney
BA, MSci, PhD
UK & European Patent Attorney
BA, MSci, PhD
Peter joined the IT & Engineering team at Mathys & Squire in 2025. He is a European patent attorney with extensive experience in MedTech, specialising in therapeutic, surgical, and diagnostic devices. He advises clients ranging from start-ups to industry leaders, with expertise spanning software, AI, and emerging technologies. Known for his strategic approach, Peter helps secure protection for complex innovations, including those that push on the boundaries of excluded subject-matter.
Expertise
Peter has extensive expertise in prosecuting, attacking and defending MedTech patents at the EPO, with a particular focus on core therapeutic, surgical, and diagnostic devices. His ability to secure robust protection for innovations has benefited clients across the MedTech field, from emerging start-ups to established industry leaders, and he has managed international portfolios in the MedTech and software fields. Recognised by clients for his strategic foresight, Peter skilfully identifies and addresses potential legal and technical challenges and offers creative solutions that are deeply aligned with commercial objectives.
In addition to his MedTech focus, Peter possesses significant expertise in computing and software-driven inventions, both as these innovations apply to the MedTech space (including GUIs and user interfaces) and beyond. Recently he has helped clients identify commercially relevant opportunities at the intersection of software, artificial intelligence, and advancements in pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
In parallel, Peter’s expertise also extends to navigating the complexities of patents that sit at the frontier of patentability, where statutory exclusions might otherwise limit the scope for protection. He has a proven track record of helping clients overcome these challenges by devising innovative approaches to secure rights. His experience includes areas such as FinTech, Blockchain, cryptographic advances, and data security innovations, where his strategic solutions enable clients to obtain commercially valuable patents despite the constraints of statutory provisions.
Academic
Peter holds both a first-class degree in Natural Sciences (Experimental and Theoretical Physics) and a PhD in Medical Imaging from the University of Cambridge, winning numerous scholarships during his academic career. His strong academic background means that he is well placed to advise clients across the technical spectrum.
Memberships & organisations
The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA), EPI
