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Ms
Kate
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Partner & Head of Life Sciences

York Office

Life sciences

Telephone. +44(0) 1904 732 120
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Experience

Kate has over 20 years experience in the patent profession. Her expertise lies in life sciences and biopharmaceutical fields, with a particular emphasis on biologic products. In addition to patent drafting and prosecution, Kate advises on all aspects of patent strategy and life cycle management, regularly handling due diligence matters and opinions relating to validity and infringement. She has extensive experience representing clients in opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO.

Specialisms

Industries

Services

Qualifications

Patent Attorney

Chartered (UK)
Europe
UK

BSC

Genetics

MSC

Industrial Biotechnology

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE

Intellectual Property

Publications

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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HGF ranked 'Gold' in the Financial Times special report

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HGF continue to be highly ranked in The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2020 rankings

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HGF ranked 'Gold' in the Financial Times special report

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Conferences: 2020

September 10th 2020

IPBC Connect 2020

Speaker

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Conferences: 2019

June 3rd 2019

2019 BIO International Convention - Philadelphia

Attended

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