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Dr
David
Selby

Partner & Patent Attorney

Leeds Office Manchester Office

Chemistry

Telephone. +44(0) 113 233 0100
Mobile. +44(0) 758 599 7412
Email. dselby@hgf.com
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Experience

David's practice is predominantly in the areas of chemical and biomedical research tools, analytical instrumentation, pharmaceuticals, and cell culture technologies. David's experience in these areas includes GB and European patent prosecution, drafting and international portfolio management for large corporations, universities and spin-out companies. David also has significant experience in oppositions and appeals before the EPO. Other subject matter that falls within David's practice includes medical devices, nanotechnology and advanced materials.

David has a PhD in Chemistry, as well as a law degree from the University of New South Wales. His research experience included the construction of a novel mass spectrometer, and the application of mass spectrometry to proteomics and analysis of post-translational modification of proteins. His research experience thus covers development of instrumentation and methods of chemical analysis, through to characterisation of biological materials.

David qualified as a solicitor in Sydney, Australia, where he worked in IP litigation and has also qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales. David's practice draws on this combination of scientific and legal experience, with his understanding of enforcement and opposition informing his patent drafting and prosecution, and assisting David in providing commercially focused strategic advice in all areas of his practice.

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Qualifications

Patent Attorney

Chartered (UK)
Europe

BSC

BSc in Chemistry with Hons 1

LLB

Bachelors of laws, UNSW

PHD

Chemistry

Publications

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Conferences: 2024

15-10-2024

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CSR

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