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Dr
Mark
Sellick

Senior Patent Attorney

Leeds Office York Office

Electronics

Telephone. +44(0) 1904 732 120
Email. [email protected]
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Experience

Mark has particular experience in drafting and prosecution of applications relating to mobile communication devices, standards, and software. He is also part of the MedTech sector group within the Electronics team, looking to engage with clients working in medical and health electronics and software, and biosensors in particular.

Mark did his PhD in the field of nanotechnology, working on electronic control of protein interactions. He has knowledge and laboratory experience in biophysics and electrochemistry, and has particular expertise in combining biological molecules and electronics.

During his undergraduate degree he specialised in quantum physics, with a particular focus on quantum computing.

Specialisms

Industries

Services

Qualifications

Patent Attorney

Chartered (UK)
Europe

MPHYS

Theoretical Physics

PHD

Electronic Engineering

Publications

Bite-sized MBA Course

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Can AI replace patent attorneys?

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Telehealth patents: Protecting geographically distributed systems

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Can AI replace patent attorneys?

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Conferences: 2024

26-09-2024

Teesside IP Tech Roundtable: 'Protecting IP in the Fast-Moving World of Tech - Is It Worth It?'

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Conferences: 2022

9th December 2022

Health Tech Conference 2022

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CSR

Mark is a member of HGF’s DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Focus Group, which aims to create a work environment where people can be themselves, achieve their potential, and be recognised for their contribution.

Mark also provides careers advice to university students who are interested in the patent profession through the Leeds Network.

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