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Mr
David
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Patent Director

Sheffield Office

Electronics

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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 4G and 5G telecommunication technologies, semiconductor design and fabrication, embedded systems and computer implemented inventions.

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Patent Attorney

Chartered (UK)
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Engineering Science (Oxon)

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EPO Board of Appeal decision indicates approach to Core AI Inventions

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