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Thomas Leonard

Partner · Kilburn & Strode LLP

EnglandIntellectual Property, Life Sciences

About

Partner in the Life Sciences & Chemistry group at Kilburn & Strode LLP, specialising in biotechnology, therapeutics and diagnostics with notable experience in patents for antibodies, vaccines, diagnostics and next-generation sequencing. Regularly advises on freedom-to-operate and due diligence, and represents clients in EPO opposition and appeal proceedings.

Practice areas

Intellectual PropertyLife SciencesBiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsChemistryPatent Prosecution & LitigationIP Due Diligence

Office

Expertise

AntibodiesBiotechnologyTherapeuticsDiagnosticsMachine Learning & Digital HealthChemotherapyBiomarkersInfectious DiseasesVaccinesNext Generation SequencingNew Uses for Known CompoundsFreedom-to-Operate OpinionsPatent Oppositions & Appeals

Education

  • BA Natural Sciences (Pharmacology), University of Cambridge (Christ's College) — with additional Part II in Management Studies
  • MA Musical Theatre Performance, Mountview Academy of Performing Arts
  • Queen Mary Certificate in IP
  • Intellectual Property Litigation Certificate

Admissions

  • European Patent Attorney
  • Chartered UK Patent Attorney
  • OHIM Professional Representative
  • Design Attorney