Fiona Law
Fiona is a strategic patent attorney known for navigating complex intellectual property (IP) landscapes. With a strong science background and a global reputation, she helps innovators protect their inventions and maximise their value worldwide.
Fiona is a highly respected patent attorney with a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused IP advice. With a background in chemistry and pharmacology, she drafts and prosecutes patents across multiple technical fields, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and electrochemistry.
She specialises in working with innovative start-ups, helping them protect their inventions and build robust patent portfolios to support an exit. She has guided clients through multiple fundraising rounds. On the investor side, she has an international reputation for supporting investor due diligence.
Known for clear communication and a practical approach, Fiona bridges the gap between complex technology and effective IP protection. Clients value her ability to align IP strategy with business goals, ensuring innovations are protected and positioned for commercial success.
- Preparing companies for fundraising
- Building robust IP portfolios
- Oppositions and freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis
- International reputation for delivering strategic IP advice
Services
- UK and European Patent Attorney
- Unitary Patent Court (UPC) Representative
- MSci (Cantab), Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge
Law is a trusted adviser to companies in the pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnology fields. She comes recommended for her “extensive technical expertise which is truly indispensable when drafting and filing patent applications and responding to office actions. Fiona delivers savvy advice that is both insightful and well informed, proving herself to be one of the most talented patent attorneys in Europe.
Fiona is a skilled prosecutor. She has an excellent understanding of client needs and can explain complex issues in easy-to-understand, actionable terms. She has deep knowledge of the biotech sector and is diligent and thorough in her approach.
Fiona Law is essential to have on board as part of any patent strategy. We consider her to be part of our business and she has a great understanding of what it is that the company is trying to achieve, in regards to its IP/patent portfolio.
She is great to work with, is able to readily simplify concepts, and is not just a patent expert, but understands the commercial aspects of the biopharma and biotech industries well.
An invaluable resource for dynamic life sciences and chemical companies, Fiona Law is committed to ensuring her clients achieve commercial success; she fortifies portfolios with great commercial astuteness and can be counted on for advice that is sensitive to business and legal risk.
Fiona Law is recommended as a “godsend” for UK life sciences and chemical companies” who is “brilliant at dissecting clients’ IP positions and eliminates portfolio weaknesses while enhancing strengths and bringing coherent strategies into sharp focus.”
- IAM Patent 1000: Prosecution
- IAM Patent 1000: Global Leader
- IAM Strategy 300: Top IP Strategist
- IAM Global Leaders
- Legal 500: Leading Partner
- MIP IP STARS: IP Star
- MIP IP STARS: Notable Practitioner
- MIP IP STARS: Patent Star
- MIP IP STARS: Top 250 Women in IP
About Fiona
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How We Live Our Values: Ambition
I am committed to helping my clients achieve their commercial goals by applying a razor-sharp focus to every aspect of their intellectual property strategy. I take pride in identifying opportunities and potential risks within patent portfolios to ensure each client is protected and positioned for growth. My goal is always to align IP with business objectives and help create real, measurable value over the long term.
In My Own Words
What I find most rewarding about my role as a patent attorney is helping clients turn innovation into meaningful commercial success. It is incredibly fulfilling to know that my work contributes directly to a company’s ability to grow, attract investment and stay competitive in its market. Whether I am drafting a patent, advising on portfolio strategy or navigating complex freedom-to-operate issues, I see the impact.
I am driven by the opportunity to support businesses at every stage. From early-stage start-ups bringing a first product to life to established companies looking to expand or acquire new technologies, I love being part of the strategic conversation. I work closely with clients to understand not only their inventions but also their broader commercial goals, and I tailor every piece of advice to help them move confidently in that direction.
For me, IP is never just about legal protection. It is a powerful business tool. Seeing clients succeed, knowing that a considered patent strategy has played a part, motivates me every day. Being able to simplify the complex, offer clarity and give clients the confidence to take their next steps is what I find most rewarding.
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