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David Brooks
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David Brooks
Patent Technical Assistant
Chemistry
Manchester
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Read our law and practice guidesDavid is a trainee patent attorney working in the area of chemistry. He has experience in managing regional phase entry of international patent applications and handling European patent oppositions.
Areas of Expertise
- Inorganic and organic synthesis
- Advanced inorganic materials
- Luminescent materials
- Gas storage and separation technologies
- Two-dimensional materials, including graphene
- Synthesis and characterisation of crystalline materials
Clients
David largely works with businesses and research institutions from the UK, US and Japan seeking European patent protection.
Background
David has a Masters degree (MChem) in chemistry from the University of Nottingham and a PhD from the University of Manchester. His doctoral research focused on inorganic materials chemistry, which saw him work closely with the National Graphene Institute.
He joined Mewburn Ellis in 2021.