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Dr
Nick
Howe

Patent Director

Manchester Office Alderley Park Office

Chemistry

Telephone. +44(0) 161 247 4900
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Experience

Nick has a wealth of experience in IP matters and specialises in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. He has worked with a wide range of clients including universities, SMEs and large pharmaceutical companies.

After completing a Chemistry degree at York University and a PhD at Manchester University, Nick spent several years working at AstraZeneca, both as a senior research scientist and an in-house patent attorney, before joining the HGF team in their Manchester office.

Through all aspects of patent portfolio management from filing strategies to patent drafting and prosecution, and from patentability to freedom-to-operate opinions, Nick provides in depth, client-focused advice and support.

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Industries

Services

Qualifications

Patent Attorney

Chartered (UK)
Europe

BSC

Chemistry - University of York

PHD

Mono & Oligosaccharide Species in Wound Healing - University of Manchester

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE

Intellectual Property Law - University of Bournemouth

Publications

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Conferences: 2023

13th, 22nd June 2023

The HGF IP in Healthcare Conference 2023

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13th, 22nd June 2023

The UPC has opened its doors! See the latest updates and advice on the UPC here.

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