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LAURA PEDIANI

IP Support, Paralegal

Manchester

Laura is a patent paralegal with over 6 years' experience in IP specialising in patents and designs. Working closely with clients, she coordinates and manages bespoke workflow processes to ensure specific requirements and expectations are met.

Areas of Expertise

  • UK, International and European patent filings and prosecution
  • National phase patent prosecution worldwide (in particular US and China)
  • UK and EPO Grant procedures
  • Supporting and processing oppositions and appeals at the EPO
  • Managing patent & design portfolios, including take-ons

Clients

Laura works with a range of clients from large engineering companies and law firms, to universities, UK start-ups and individual innovators.

Background

Laura has a BA in Human Geography and a MSc in Resource and Environmental Management. She also has a CIPA Certificate in Patent Administration. Laura joined Mewburn Ellis LLP in 2014.