UK & European Patent Attorney
MA (Cantab) EPA CPA
Philippa joined Mathys & Squire in 2001, qualified as a Chartered Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney in 2005, and became a partner of the firm in 2010. She holds a first class master’s degree in Natural Sciences and specialises in the fields of molecular biology, biopharma, and biotechnology. Philippa has been ranked as a Recommended Individual for her expertise in the fields of pharma and biotechnology in JUVE Patent‘s Rankings UK 2021.
Expertise
Philippa has a substantial prosecution practice before the European Patent Office, and she is responsible for the co-ordination and strategic management of complex world-wide patent portfolios covering commercially significant products. Philippa is also highly experienced in the conduct of offensive and defensive opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO. Other aspects of her practice include drafting, freedom to operate, and opinion work.
Philippa has particular expertise in handling inventions relating to antibodies and immunology; immunotoxin-based therapeutics; recombinant protein production and formulation; synthetic biology, gene editing, cloning, and sequencing technologies; rapid/ bedside diagnostics; modified and thermostable enzymes; bone and cartilage regeneration; and vaccines. She acts for a diverse range of clients, including international biopharma and bioscience companies, SMEs, public sector organisations, and universities.
Academic
Philippa studied at Cambridge University, obtaining a first class master’s degree in Natural Sciences (Zoology), and also holds a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law from the University of London.
Memberships & organisations
Philippa is a member of CIPA and EPI, and serves as a lecturer for the CIPA Foundation Examinations.
Awards
Sectors
Biotechnology
Life sciences & chemistry
Pharmaceuticals
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