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Philip is UK and European Patent Attorney based in our Abu Dhabi office. Philip has been working as a patent attorney in the UAE since 2022 and has lived in the Gulf for more than 10 years. He was previously in private practice in the UK, first in our London office then at another IP firm that specialises in patent prosecution and litigation. Before that, he trained in the patent department of one of the world's leading aerospace companies. Philip rejoined the firm in 2025.
Philip specialises in drafting and prosecuting patent applications globally. He is experienced in managing global patent portfolios and is conversant with the differing requirements of the patent offices in the US, Europe, China, Korea, and Japan. His practice also includes advising on third-party patent rights (freedom-to-operate) and providing opinions on validity and infringement. He also has experience in supporting government intellectual property projects.
Philip has advised a range of clients on their IP needs, including large corporations, universities, and early-stage businesses. He has a particular interest in the healthcare, transportation, energy, and IT sectors. Philip has a background in design engineering and worked in industry for over ten years before qualifying as a patent attorney.