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Dr
Craig
Morrison

Patent Director

York Office

Technology & Engineering

Telephone. +44(0) 1904 732 120
Email. cmorrison@hgf.com
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Experience

Craig is a dual-qualified UK and European patent attorney working in the fields of mechanical engineering and physics.

Craig works with a broad range of clients from lone inventors through to multi-national corporations, covering a diverse range of technologies including those relating to energy, subsea engineering and medical devices. His practice includes the drafting and prosecution of patent applications, oppositions before the EPO and freedom to operate opinions.

Prior to joining HGF as a trainee patent attorney in 2015, Craig completed a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Manchester. During his PhD he published numerous journal papers and presented work at several international conferences.

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Qualifications

Patent Attorney

Chartered (UK)
Europe

MENG

MEng in Mechanical Engineering

PHD

PhD in Nuclear Engineering

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE

PG Cert in Intellectual Property

Publications

Celebrating Success – Director Promotions

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Patents and AI – An interview with ChatGPT

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Exam Success!

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Priority applications - where should I file?

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