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Tom Leanse

Partner, European and UK Patent Attorney · J A Kemp

EnglandIntellectual Property, Patents

About

Partner and European and UK Patent Attorney at J A Kemp with over ten years' private practice experience specialising in chemistry-related patent work, including small-molecule pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, medical devices and electronics-related chemical technologies. He drafts and prosecutes UK and European patent applications, advises on freedom-to-operate and validity, represents clients in EPO oppositions and appeals, and became a partner in 2021.

Practice areas

Intellectual PropertyPatentsChemistry & PharmaceuticalsMedical DevicesElectronicsCleantech

Office

Expertise

Small-molecule pharmaceuticalsAgrochemicalsMedical devicesOrganic light-emitting devices (OLEDs)Liquid crystal displays (LCDs)Secondary batteriesBiodegradable packagingLow emission vehiclesPatent prosecutionEPO oppositions & appealsFreedom-to-operate & validity opinionsInternational patent portfolio management

Education

  • Honours Degree in Chemistry, University of Durham

Admissions

  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)
  • Member of the Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)