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Natasha Simons has joined EIP’s London office as a trainee patent attorney.Natasha has a particular interest in functional materials such as semiconductors, magnetic materials, piezoelectrics, and...

EIP have appointed IP lawyer Matthew Jones from Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe.He is joining the firm’s London office as part of the IP litigation practice, EIP Legal, which is headed by Gary Moss.

EIP has moved into a new office in Bath to accomodate further planned expansion in the city.EIP relocated to new premises at Westpoint, in James Street West.

Partner Andy Sharples has had an article on the European unitary patent system published in US journal Intellectual Property Counselor.The article is the lead item in the November 2013 issue.

EIP has teamed up with the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) Young Chemists Group to hold a one-day workshop on intellectual property.Entitled ‘What a chemist needs to know about patents’, the...

EIP has announced the appointment of John Williams to the role of Chief Executive Officer.John will take on overall responsibility for EIP’s day to day operations, reporting to the executive board.

Partner Darren Smyth has joined the editorial board of the highly respected Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice (JIPLP).As a member of the editorial board, Darren will have an influence...

EIP has announced its second major practice development in six months by opening its first office in Germany.The office in Düsseldorf will be headed by partner Benjamin Grzimek, who joined EIP from a...

The Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice has published an article by partner Darren Smyth which questions whether non-specialist judges should decide patent law cases in the Supreme...

Partner Phillip Bennett will be speaking on the topic of patent eligibility at a meeting of the San Diego Intellectual Property Law Association.

EIP will be giving free intellectual property advice to entrepreneurs during an IP Clinic at Venturefest Bristol 2013.Visitors can receive advice on the range of protection available for their IP...

EIP has been ranked as one of the leading intellectual property firms in the UK by the Chambers & Partners 2014 guide.Chambers said EIP was “A fast-growing firm in both size and reputation that has...

EIP have hired experienced patent attorney Jeff Sweetman, a specialist in electronics and telecommunications.Jeff joined EIP from a UK firm of patent attorneys, and is based in EIP’s office in London.

The Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice has published an article by partner Darren Smyth about the judgement in Eli Lilly & Company v Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy.

EIP will join more than 500 entrepreneurs, technology companies, and business start-ups from across the South West at Venturefest Bristol 2013.