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Gareth Fennell

Partner, Head of Tech & Engineering · Kilburn & Strode LLP

EnglandPatents, Intellectual Property

About

Partner and Head of Tech & Engineering at Kilburn & Strode LLP, specialising in computer software, healthcare systems and medical devices. Recognised patent professional with over 20 years' experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications and representing clients before the EPO and UK IPO.

Practice areas

PatentsIntellectual PropertyTechnologyLife SciencesMedical Devices

Office

Expertise

Computer software, cloud and fintech applicationsAI / machine learning and cryptographyDigital healthcare systems and hospital ITMedical devices and diagnostics (including infusion pumps, analyte testing, sensors, microfluidics)Freedom-to-operate analyses, patent searching and portfolio managementPatent prosecution and representation at EPO examination, opposition and appeal hearings

Education

  • BA Hons Natural Sciences (Chemistry), University of Oxford (1994)
  • MSc Computer Science, University of London (1996)
  • Intellectual Property Litigation Certificate

Admissions

  • European Patent Attorney (2003)
  • Chartered UK Patent Attorney (2003)