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Mr
David
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Patent Director

Sheffield Office

Electronics

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Experience

David has practiced in intellectual property since 2005, specialising in the technical areas of electrical and electronics engineering, and information technology. David has particular expertise in drafting and prosecuting patent applications relating to inventions involving Artificial Intelligence, as well as telecommunication technologies, semiconductor design and fabrication, embedded systems and computer implemented inventions.

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Qualifications

Patent Attorney

Chartered (UK)
Europe

MENG

Engineering Science (Oxon)

Publications

UK IPO Update to AI Patenting Guidelines Highlights Difficulties in Protecting Core AI Inventions

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Court of Appeal Decision Upholds Invalidity of Patent Due to Amendment Identifying Embodiment as Outside the Scope of the Claims

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EPO Board of Appeal decision indicates approach to Core AI Inventions

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What does Emotional Perception case mean for AI developers?

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AI inventions and patent law

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Conferences: 2024

24th October 2024

CTA Demo Day

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