Kieron O'Connell

Kieron O’Connell is a highly skilled UK and European Patent Attorney and UPC Representative specialising in chemistry and life sciences. With more than a decade of experience, he advises clients of all sizes on global patent filing and prosecution strategies, offering clear, commercially focused guidance that aligns with long‑term business objectives.
Kieron brings deep technical expertise from his research background in organic and medicinal chemistry. He has significant experience supporting pharmaceutical innovators, particularly SMEs, in securing robust protection for new therapeutic candidates and navigating broader exclusivity considerations for product pipelines. He works closely with clients at every stage of development, identifying risks early and shaping strategic approaches to safeguard commercial opportunities.
On the contentious side, Kieron has contributed to the successful defence of pharmaceutical patents before the EPO and the Chinese Patent Office, and has experience in UK High Court litigation up to trial. As a qualified Higher Courts Litigation Certificate holder and UPC Representative, he is entitled to represent clients before both UK courts and the Unified Patent Court.

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