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Mrs
Lucy
Johnson

Chief Operating Officer

Newcastle Office

Engineering

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Experience

Lucy takes on the role of Chief Operating Officer having been appointed as Chairperson of the Management Board in 2023. Lucy moved to her management position following four years as Head of Engineering.

Lucy is a Chartered Manager specialising in building and leading teams through change and transformation. Lucy continues to study Leadership, Management and Strategy to enhance value for clients and colleagues alike. Lucy has a personal approach focused on delivering effective, valuable solutions for clients and colleagues across a wide range of technologies and Operational areas.

With over 20 years of experience from roles in-house and in private practice coordinating global patent and design portfolios for both SMEs and corporate clients, Lucy has worked closely with businesses and with in-house and external counsel to devise and deliver worldwide IP strategies focused on using business strategies to ensure clients have valuable IP rights and a clear plan to use them to drive their growth.

Lucy's IP expertise extends to mechanical engineering, packaging technology, flexible film energy storage, building and construction products, contact cleaning, lifting equipment, safety equipment, high tensile rope, water treatment technology, household cleaning products, plumbing equipment, roofing systems, contamination containment, offshore oil and gas technology, automotive components and aerospace.

Specialisms

Industries

Services

Qualifications

Patent Attorney

Chartered (UK)
Europe
Chartered Manager

BSC

(Hons) Pharmacology

MSC

Management of Intellectual Property

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE

ILM5 Leadership and Management

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE

Harvard Business School - Leading Professional Service Firms

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE

CMI Level 7 Leadership and Management

Recognition

Managing IP - IP Star

Lucy is a recognised MIP Star - Patents in the UK (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

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IAM Patent 1000 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

IAM Patent 1000 is a guide to the leading IP professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe and is based on peer and client reviews. “Newcastle-based Lucy Johnson is an exceptionally versatile mechanical engineering patent strategist, as well as a qualified mediator.” (IAM, 1000; 2019) “Last but by no means least, “great, pragmatic leader Lucy Johnson impresses with her engineering know-how, which stretches from straightforward matters such as joist hangers and packaging to more arcane areas, including water treatment systems, welding and oil and gas technology.” (IAM, 1000; 2020)

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IAM Strategy 300: the most outstanding individuals in IP

The IAM Strategy 300 focuses exclusively on patent practitioners and has firmly established itself as the definitive 'go-to' resource for those seeking world-class legal patent expertise. Lucy is ranked in IP management consultancy, Technology transfer

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Publications

HGF ranked as a top tier firm in Legal 500 UK 2025

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Bite-sized MBA Course

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IAM Strategy 300 2024

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IAM Patent 1000 2024

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Managing Intellectual Property firm rankings - IP Stars 2024

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Leader's League Rankings 2023

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IP Stars 2023

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IAM Patent 1000 2022

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IAM Patent 1000 2020

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In times of crisis necessity is the mother of all invention

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HGF ranked 'Gold' in the Financial Times special report

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MIP IP Stars 2020

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IAM Patent 1000 2019

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From innovation to value through IP

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Conferences: 2024

11th - 12th March 2024

IQPC Global IP Exchange Europe 2024

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Conferences: 2023

13-03-2023

IQPC Global IP Exchange - Europe

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Conferences: 2022

10th - 11th October 2022

IIPLA Conference 2022

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29th September 2022

North East Automotive Expo 2022

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10th - 12th September 2022

IIPLA Conference 2022

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27-06-2022

Royal Academy of Engineers - Global Leaders in Innovation Programme

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07-03-2022

IQPC Global IP Exchange Europe - Chair

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7th March 2022

IQPC Global Exchange Europe 2022

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Conferences: 2021

16th March 2021

Husch Blackwell webinar: Global Patent Protection

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9th March 2021

IQPC Global IP Exchange Europe 2021

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26th January 2021

IQPC Global IP Exchange USA 2021

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Conferences: 2020

29-09-2020

IQPC Global IP Exchange USA - Chair

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29th September 2020

IQPC Global IP Exchange Europe 2020

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Conferences: 2019

13th November 2019

IQPC Global IP Exchange USA 2019 - San Diego

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11th March 2019

IQPC Global IP Exchange Europe - Berlin

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CSR

Lucy is an Expert in Residence at the Newcastle upon Tyne Business and IP Centre (BIPC), providing pro bono advice to attendees at a monthly IP and Strategy clinic.

The clinics are open to anyone with a question about Intellectual Property rights and how to use them effectively to support their business goals.

This is a forum which provides a wonderful opportunity to reach a wider audience in our community than we might otherwise support.

Lucy also enjoys teaching on MBA and Masters programmes with Durham University.

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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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