Mrs Ellie Purnell

G3/19: An end to the saga…

G3/19: A further Referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal on Plants Produced by Essentially Biological Processes

G3/19: A Further Referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal on Plants Produced by Essentially Biological Processes

Compulsory licences: the key to accessing inventions in the face of coronavirus?

A look at the WIPO coronavirus tools

IP considerations in COVID-19 vaccine development: tensions and tools

How a platform technology patent list can expedite covid-19 vaccine research

The Patent Landscape Behind COVID-19 Vaccines

Conferences: 2022

September 22nd 2022

BioCap Conference 2022

Attended

Conferences: 2021

July 2nd 2021

G1/21 hearing at the EPO - July

Attended

January 7th 2021

iBioIC

Attended

Conferences: 2020

November 4th 2020

Bionow Oncology Conference 2020

Attended

CSR

Ellie regularly holds tutorials for trainees within HGF, and has acted as an ongoing mentor for those trainees taking UK finals examinations.

She has also recently acted as a CIPA designated mentor for candidates re-taking the UK law exam (FD1).

In the past, Ellie held the position of the Northern Informals Secretary for several years organising social and educational events for trainees across the North of England, including organising and implementing a series of tutorials with tutors from different firms.

Food technology companies and investors - the value of IP landscape analysis

Case study – alt fat innovation Many companies and investors are aware of the importance of identifying and protecting their innovations, and in particular of the importance of obtaining patents …

Event - 29th September 2022

North East Automotive Expo 2022

HGF will be exhibiting at The North East Automotive Alliance’s flagship Expo on 29th September 2022. The event is an industry highlight for companies operating within the region’s automotive supply …

Event - 21st-22nd September 2022

Medical Technology Ireland 2022

Medical Technology Ireland Conference 2022 will be held on 21-22 September at the Galway Racecource. Medical Technology Ireland is a new high-profile National and International event attracting global suppliers to …

Artificial intelligence inventions in healthcare – can you patent them in Europe?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from the realm of science fiction firmly into the mainstream of technological innovation. Trained AI models in some cases are able to perform data analysis …

Patenting digital mental health

Mental health and behavioural disorders have a profound impact on wellbeing worldwide, with an estimated 13% of the global population suffering from a mental health or substance use disorder [1]. …

Patenting antibodies in the US and Europe

Is the USPTO now stricter than the EPO on antibody claims? A consideration of recent developments from both sides of the pond. Patent protection for monoclonal antibodies, bispecific antibodies and …

Patentability of Simulations in Europe

Simulations offer a powerful tool in modern-day engineering. Subjecting designs to initial testing in a simulated environment will, for many designs, reduce costs owing to reduced needs to produce and …

Blockbuster blood thinning patent revoked

Summary Mr Justice Meade has revoked Bristol Myers Squibb’s (BMS) European patent No. EP1427415 (EP’415) and corresponding supplementary protection certificate (SPC) that relate to the compound Apixaban (ELIQUIS) for lack …