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Partner, Patent Attorney, Head of Chemistry
Chemistry
Manchester
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Read our law and practice guidesJeremy is a results-driven UK & European Patent Attorney with a proven track record in securing, protecting and defending intellectual property rights for businesses operating in the chemistry, materials and devices fields. His passion for innovation and dedication to excellence drive his thriving patent practice making him the go-to person for businesses of all sizes in need of an effective, pragmatic IP strategy. His commercial appreciation and years of experience managing global IP portfolios enable him to craft a tailored IP roadmap for his clients that aligns directly with their specific needs, resources and ambitions.
Jeremy has sustained success in EPO oppositions and appeals, his effective advocacy skills mean he delivers favourable results in both offensive and defensive matters. Flexible in his approach he handles everything from compact cost-conscious cases through to 'win at all costs' proceedings. His expertise in patent oppositions is so well-regarded that clients often entrust him with defending their patents, even when he was not involved in the original drafting or prosecution. “It’s all about digging deep, really understanding the technology and it’s commercial context and asking the right questions. This then allows me to devise bold and creative strategies that offer the best chance of a positive outcome for my clients” says Jeremy.
Jeremy’s enthusiasm for, and deep understanding of, sustainability and the circular economy, means that his clients benefit from his appreciation of the technical and commercial journeys that characterise the pivot to sustainability. He is proud to be a trusted partner, strategist and expert practitioner on these exciting, necessary and challenging journeys.
EPO Oppositions expertise
Jeremy has extensive experience representing clients at opposition and appeal hearings at the EPO. He has worked on more than 100 cases, defending and opposing patents in diverse technical fields across the Chemical, Materials and Devices sector, for example:
Offensive Oppositions
Defensive Oppositions
Background and key skills
Recommendations
Jeremy is consistently recognised in the leading Legal IP directories including:
IAM Patent 1000
Jeremy is one of only 116 attorneys included in the IAM Patent 1000 EPO Rankings short list - 2016-2024
He is also a “Recommended Individual” for Patent Prosecution - 2016–2024
Legal 500
He is listed as a "recommended lawyer" and a "key lawyer" - 2021-2024
Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars
Jeremy is named a “Patent star” - 2021-2024.
Other feedback
"Jeremy Webster partners closely with his clientele from the inception of new innovations through to opposition and appeal proceedings at the EPO. He brings a business-oriented mindset to his practice and ensures each patent application has a commercial edge". - IAM Patent 1000 – 2024
"Jeremy Webster is my go-to partner for all external work and he always delivers." - Legal 500 2024
"Chemistry doyen Jeremy Webster, has a high success rate in oppositions and appeals at the EPO and effortlessly coordinates global portfolio management for Japanese multinationals". - IAM Patent 1000 – 2020
Focus on Inclusivity
Jeremy has personally signed up to the IP Inclusive Leader’s Pledge and is committed to doing everything he can to advance our inclusive culture.