Partner

Forusparken 2
4031 Stavanger, Rogaland
Norway

+4741631594

Rising star 2023

English (Native)
Norwegian (B1)


Jurisdictions:

Norway

Practice areas:

Patent
Patent prosecution
Patent strategy & counseling

Industry sectors:

Industrials
Mechanical
Medical devices
Oil & gas
Technology hardware


Andy is a UK and European Patent Attorney and a Representative before the Unified Patent Court.

He holds a first class Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law with distinction.

Andy worked for several years as an engineer in industry before pursuing a career in law. He now has extensive experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in Europe and internationally. He works on a wide range of patent matters including oppositions, appeals, litigation, strategy, freedom to operate, licensing and due diligence.

Andy also teaches at the Centre for International Intellectual Property Studies in Strasbourg.

Year Joined Firm: 2021

Education/Alumni:

  • University of Strathclyde (Masters Degree - Mechanical Engineering)
  • Queen Mary University of London (Post-Graduate Certificate - Intellectual Property Law)

Network Memberships:

  • IMechE
  • EPI
  • CIPA
  • FONIP
  • AIPEX
  • AIPPI