Our People
We understand that people are the key to our success and we invest heavily in them.
As well as comprehensive training in IP matters, we offer support to develop a variety of skills in other areas, ranging from commercial awareness skills to well-being techniques.
Our people are an interesting group with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We think that you will enjoy working with them.
BSc, PhD, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys, European Patent Attorney.
John read biochemistry at Bristol University. He conducted research in microbial molecular biology at Sheffield University for his doctorate, and did post-doctoral research work on mammalian cytochrome P450 genes for Cancer Research UK at Edinburgh University. During his research career, John authored over forty research and review papers for international journals in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics.
John was a lecturer in biochemistry and molecular biology at Glasgow University before he joined Potter Clarkson in 1992. He became a partner in 1999 and joined the Board of Management in 2006.
John specialises in biotechnology and medical research for UK and international clients, and has particular expertise in advising technology transfer organisations, spin-outs and SMEs especially about IP issues in private and public fund raising. John is also experienced in European Patent Office oppositions, having handled over 60 cases. He has acted in contentious matters before the UK Patent Office, and has a significant practice in supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) including a referral to the European Court of Justice. John has lectured and written articles on the patenting of biotechnological inventions.