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Dr
Jennifer
Uno

Partner & Head of Engineering

York Office Newcastle Office Dublin Office Westport Office

Engineering

Telephone. +44(0) 1904 732 120
Email. [email protected]
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Our team of specialist European patent litigators, oppositions specialists and patent attorneys bring together an extensive depth of legal and technical knowledge and are qualified to represent you in the UPC.
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Experience

Jennifer has a wealth of experience as a patent attorney, spending time as a coordinator of global IP portfolios, strategic advisor, EPO opposition specialist, and drafter and prosecutor of patent applications in the engineering and physics fields.

She is particularly strong in the fields of medical devices (e.g. infusion devices, wound dressings, vacuum therapy apparatus, retinal treatment devices, waste disposal), mechanical devices and subsea technology (e.g. pipelines, cable protection, vehicles, vessels), and apparatus incorporating aspects of physics or electrochemistry. She enjoys discussing commercial aims and developing IP strategies to suit.

Jennifer appears frequently at the EPO in Munich and The Hague to attend opposition and appeal hearings. She enjoys a debate and believes that the scrutiny and detail of opposition proceedings is the best way to continually hone your patent skills.

Jennifer is also a member of the firm's Asia business development team as Japan coordinator, working to review and increase business with Japan and foster our relationship with Japanese firms. Having started her IP career at a Japanese patent firm, she gained invaluable insight into the way different businesses and clients operate, and an appreciation of cultural diversity.

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Industries

Services

Qualifications

Patent Attorney

Chartered (UK)
Europe

BENG

Honours degree in Mining and mineral engineering

PHD

Electrochemical gas sensors

Recognition

IAM 1000 - The World’s Leading Patent Professionals (2020)

"Jennifer Uno attracts effusive feedback: “Jenny knows our needs very well and surprises us by advancing on solutions for our IP matters at the soonest opportunity. She is always extremely easy to reach, will make time to know more about the company, and will not miss a small gap left in the prosecution of your files or in your new invention. Her creative disposition when it comes to ideas and solutions on how to accommodate our needs or demands are difficult to find elsewhere.”"

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IAM 1000 - The World’s Leading Patent Professionals (2021)

"Another persuasive EPO advocate is engineer Jennifer Uno, who can get her head around almost any mechanical or medical device; a stint at a patent attorney firm in Osaka gives her an edge when collaborating with Japanese clients."

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IAM 1000 - The World’s Leading Patent Professionals (2022)

IAM 1000 - The World’s Leading Patent Professionals (2023)

"Jennifer is very responsive and an excellent prosecution strategist. She provides great advice and guidance on patenting matters and oppositions at the EPO. She is very proactive and is happy to engage with examiners in an effort to achieve a successful resolution to tough issues"

WIPR Leaders - leading IP practitioners of the world (2023)

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WIPR Leaders - leading IP practitioners of the world (2022)

IP Stars notable practitioner (2023)

Publications

HGF ranked as a top tier firm in Legal 500 UK 2025

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HGF client SymPhysis Medical secures €2.2M to develop palliative care solutions

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IAM Patent 1000 2024

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Managing Intellectual Property firm rankings - IP Stars 2024

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Mondaq awards HGF for thought leadership in Germany

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HGF is ranked as a top tier firm in Legal 500 UK 2024

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IAM Patent 1000 2020

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Conferences: 2024

19th, 26th June 2024

HGF's 10th Annual IP in Healthcare Conference 2024

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13-06-2024

Medical Device Digital Health Conference

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19-05-2024

INTA

Attended

Conferences: 2023

29th November 2023

HGF & Shiga Webinar Recording: Medical devices and bioinformatics / AI diagnostic feedback - law and practice in Europe and Japan

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28-11-2023

IPBC Asia 2023

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20-09-2023

MedTech Ireland

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Conferences: 2021

16-06-2021

UTC (Underwater Technology Conference)

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