Andy Harding
Partner & Patent Attorney at Forresters- Claim this Profile
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Jenny David
Andy Harding has a passion for his clients and there goals, he has unbeatable knowledge in his field and has helped us over every hurdle thrown at him to achieve our objective and more. Having had our Patent granted in the UK we are now going further with our options and of course, with Andy. We would recommend him to any one who is serious about patenting their ideas and want to understand the process clearly, with a patient, trustworthy and professional person.
Jenny David
Andy Harding has a passion for his clients and there goals, he has unbeatable knowledge in his field and has helped us over every hurdle thrown at him to achieve our objective and more. Having had our Patent granted in the UK we are now going further with our options and of course, with Andy. We would recommend him to any one who is serious about patenting their ideas and want to understand the process clearly, with a patient, trustworthy and professional person.
Jenny David
Andy Harding has a passion for his clients and there goals, he has unbeatable knowledge in his field and has helped us over every hurdle thrown at him to achieve our objective and more. Having had our Patent granted in the UK we are now going further with our options and of course, with Andy. We would recommend him to any one who is serious about patenting their ideas and want to understand the process clearly, with a patient, trustworthy and professional person.
Jenny David
Andy Harding has a passion for his clients and there goals, he has unbeatable knowledge in his field and has helped us over every hurdle thrown at him to achieve our objective and more. Having had our Patent granted in the UK we are now going further with our options and of course, with Andy. We would recommend him to any one who is serious about patenting their ideas and want to understand the process clearly, with a patient, trustworthy and professional person.
Credentials
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European Patent Attorney (EPA)
European Patent OfficeJul, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Fellow
The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys, UKJan, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
European Design Attorney
Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM)Jan, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered UK Patent Attorney (CPA)
The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys, UKSep, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Forresters
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner & Patent Attorney
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Jun 2004 - Present
My practice involves securing patent and design protection in the UK, Europe and across the world. I graduated from Cardiff University with a first class Masters degree in Integrated Engineering, combining aspects of mechanical and electrical engineering. My engineering background allows me to handle applications in a wide range of subject matter, from mechanical inventions to electrical, telecoms and computer inventions. I have particular experience in the fields of engine technology, consumer products, ejection seats, laboratory analytical apparatus, tribology, building construction, mattresses, medical devices, materials sciences, data compression and telecom protocols. I regularly advise on infringement matters, including the policing and enforcement of my clients' intellectual property (IP) rights against infringers and advising on the potential infringement and validity of third party IP rights. I represent clients of all sizes, from large multinational corporations to private individuals. I particularly enjoy assisting start-up ventures in unlocking the value of their IP to secure development funding. More recently, I have advised clients on the use of the Patent Box scheme to reduce corporation tax. I have represented clients in successful opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office (EPO) in Munich. Consequently, although based in London, I regularly spend time in our Munich office, to attend hearings and hold interviews with examiners. Show less
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Intellectual Property Office UK
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Patent Examiner
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Sep 2003 - Jun 2004
I started my IP career as a patent examiner at the UK Patent Office, where I searched and examined patent applications in the fields of gas turbine blades and engine management. I started my IP career as a patent examiner at the UK Patent Office, where I searched and examined patent applications in the fields of gas turbine blades and engine management.
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Education
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1999 - 2003
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
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1993 - 1999
Torquay Boys Grammar School
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