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Mr
Kerry
Rees

Partner & Patent Attorney

London Office

Life sciences

Telephone. +44(0) 207 776 5100
Mobile. +44(0) 788 040 8594
Email. [email protected]
UPC Representative
Our team of specialist European patent litigators, oppositions specialists and patent attorneys bring together an extensive depth of legal and technical knowledge and are qualified to represent you in the UPC.
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Experience

Kerry’s primary focus is patent drafting, prosecution, opposition and appeals before the European Patent Office but he also has extensive experience in all phases of foreign patent prosecution. He also provides FTO/infringement advice.

He undertakes work in a wide variety of technology areas including pharmaceuticals, biologicals, biochemistry, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, immunology and diagnostics including sequencing technologies.

Kerry has a particular interest in food technology, including alt proteins, fermentation, cultured meat and cellular agriculture, food ingredients, food feed and food enzymology, advising a variety of companies at various stages of development on IP strategies to attract funding or IP due diligence in preparing for acquisition, and advising on proactive attacking or defensive strategies in relation to third party IP.

Kerry acts for a wide range of clients including start-ups and investors, research institutions, universities and spin-outs, mid-size companies and international corporations.

Kerry works with private equity and venture capital investors to assess and mitigate IP risks associated with an investment. Kerry particularly enjoys working with investee companies to develop IP strategies which support the business plan and to secure commercially relevant IP whether that be to secure funding or increase growth and market share.

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Qualifications

Patent Attorney

Chartered (UK)
Europe

MBIOCHEM

Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, University of Oxford

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE

Certificate in Intellectual Property Law, University of London

Recognition

Legal 500

Kerry is listed as a "Key Lawyer" in Legal 500.

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IAM 1000 - Recommended Individual

"Kerry Rees delivers excellent advice on complicated IP issues. He is flexible and technically competent. He is super smart and highly responsive, making him a definite go-to for all things IP."

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Publications

IP Ingredients: Can you patent a flavour?

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IAM Patent 1000 2024

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Food technology companies and investors - the value of IP landscape analysis

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Selling a business - Midlands Business Insider

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IP Magazine: Strategies for extending the life of patents

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Food technology companies and investors – the value of IP landscape analysis

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The importance of IP due diligence when preparing for sale

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Protecting IP on a budget

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Conferences: 2024

24th, 25th April 2024

The Future of Protein Production Chicago 2024

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Conferences: 2023

11th - 12th October 2023

The Future of Protein Production Summit

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Conferences: 2022

06-12-2022

BVCA Annual Healthcare Conference

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06-10-2022

BVCA Annual Summit

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22-09-2022

Future FoodTech 2022

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Conferences: 2021

18th May 2021

IP & data protection for alternative proteins: how to protect your products in the EU

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Conferences: 2020

2nd December 2020

Alternative Dairy Conference 2020

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20-11-2020

Jefferies 2020 London Healthcare Conference

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11th September 2020

Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst webinar; Intellectual Property: Are you infringing?

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2nd September 2020

Alt Protein Conference - Transforming the Future of Food

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CSR

Kerry mentors our trainee attorneys in preparation for their professional examinations.

Kerry is an active participant in HGF’s community outreach programme.

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The agrifood patent landscape analysis recently reported by WIPO provides interesting insights into key areas of innovation and the IP strategies being adopted. The agrifood industry, encompassing both agritech and …

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Event - 8th, 22nd February 2024

Dresden & Salzburg Seminar: Patent applications and grants in Europe

HGF is pleased to invite you to our upcoming German-language seminar on “Patent applications and grants in Europe” in Salzburg and Dresden. The seminar provides participants with a comprehensive overview …

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Event - 10th October 2024

Webinar: Patents and business activities in harmony

In today’s highly competitive world, patents are not only a legal tool but also a strategic instrument to strengthen your market position and maximise your business success. But how do …

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Event - 8th, 22nd February 2024

Dresden & Salzburg Seminar: Basics of trade mark protection - National and European perspectives

HGF is pleased to invite you to our upcoming German speaking seminar on “Fundamentals of trade mark protection: National and European Perspectives” in Salzburg and Dresden. The seminar will cover …

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EPO Annual Fee Increases

The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced that revised Official Fees will apply to payments made on or after Monday 1st April 2024. The majority of fees will increase by …

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Event - 30th January 2024

CAR-TCR Summit, Europe 2024

HGF are proud Event Partners of CAR-TCR Europe, which is due to go ahead from 27th – 29th February at ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock in London. This is the European hub …

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