Professional Experience

John has practised as an intellectual property lawyer for over thirty years, including as a partner leading successful IP teams. In addition to graduating in Business Administration and qualifying as a solicitor, John trained as a patent attorney in the offices of two leading UK patent attorney practices.

John has spent all his working life helping businesses and innovative individuals with technology and intellectual property – acquisition, protection, management, enforcement, and exploitation. His knowledge and experience is based on both national and international work in this field.

John has authored several books, including:
• Valuation and Exploitation of Intellectual Property and Intangible Assets.
• Intellectual Property in Designs (Second Edition).
• Chartered Institute of Patent Agents/Trade Mark Agents – UK and EU Design Manual, contributor.

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Client Testimonials

  • “We have been happy to introduce many of our Design Consultancy clients to Stephen in the knowledge that they will benefit from his understanding of Patent Law and his knack of distilling their inventions into a form of words that offer them maximum protection.” Peter Viner, Design 4 Plastics Ltd.

    Peter Viner, Design 4 Plastics Ltd.
  • “I would recommend him to anyone who wants a long term relationship patent attorney.” Simon Spinks, Managing Director, Harrison Spinks.

    Simon Spinks, Managing Director, Harrison Spinks.
  • “This personal touch kind of service is above and beyond what other firms do and I would 100% recommend you to anyone.” Deane Stanton, Hair Secretz Ltd

    Deane Stanton, Hair Secretz Ltd
  • “Chris is more than just an adviser. Without Chris we wouldn’t have a business.” Guy Taylor, CEO, The Janger Ltd.

    Guy Taylor, CEO, The Janger Ltd.
  • “Your knowledge and experience in your field is priceless and the value of my products would have been severely compromised without your help and expertise in the IP industry.” Deane Stanton, Hair Secretz Ltd.

    Deane Stanton, Hair Secretz Ltd.

Hear from our own Chris Aldridge, and our client, The Janger about their experiences.

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