Phil Bates
Partner Phil specialises in the drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications before the UK and European patent offices. Phil has a broad range of experience of patent practice around the world, including practice in emerging markets. He regularly provides opinions on the strength of third party rights for his clients, and has an excellent track record in third party opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office. Phil’s clients include medium-sized pharmaceutical firms (based in Europe, the US, Japan and India) as well as small start-ups. · Reddie & Grose LLP
About
Partner at Reddie & Grose LLP specialising in the drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications before the UK and European patent offices, with broad international experience including emerging markets. Regularly provides opinions on third-party rights and has a strong track record in opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office; main practice focus is in the chemical and pharmaceutical fields advising medium-sized pharmaceutical firms and start-ups.
Practice areas
Office
Expertise
Education
- Doctorate in Medicinal Chemistry (Synthesis and Bio-Availability Studies of an Anti-Tumour Drug), UMIST (1996)
- Degree in Chemistry, University of Bristol (1992)
Admissions
- Chartered Patent Attorney (2001)
- European Patent Attorney (2001)