Our IP specialists work at all stage of the IP life cycle and provide strategic advice about patent, trade mark and registered designs, as well as any IP-related disputes and legal and commercial requirements.
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ANGELA RICHARDS
IP Support, Paralegal
Cambridge
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We want to keep you up to date with developments in the IP world and let you know what we are up to at Mewburn Ellis.
Angela is a CIPA and CITMA qualified Paralegal with over 20 years’ experience in the IP Sector. She is highly driven by client satisfaction and ensuring clients receive a service tailored to their needs. Angela is a member of a CIPA working group who are developing the syllabus and content of the CIPA advanced course for patent paralegals.
Areas of Expertise
- UK, International and European patent filings and prosecution
- National phase patent prosecution worldwide
- Filing and prosecution in non-PCT countries
- UK and EPO patent Grant procedures
- Supporting and processing patent oppositions and appeals at the EPO
- Preparing, processing and recording legal and assignment documentation worldwide
Clients
Angela has worked with a variety of clients including large tech and Internet companies, pharmaceutical companies, SMEs, and university spin-outs.
Background
Angela is a BA Honours graduate from The Open University and has an Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies. She has a CIPA Certificate in Patent Administration and a CITMA Paralegal Certificate.