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LUCY BIRCH

IP Support, Paralegal

London

Lucy has over 6 years' experience working in the IP sector. She has a good understanding of the patent adminstrive process having had responsibility for handling large foreign patent filling programs for a leading international client in a previous role. Lucy is extremely well organised and prides herself on delivering a high quality service to all of her clients.

Areas of Expertise

  • National phase patent filing and prosecution worldwide
  • UK, International and European patent filings and prosecution
  • European grant and validation procedures
  • Supporting and processing patent oppositions and appeals at the EPO

Clients

Lucy works for a number of international pharmaceutical companies with versatile patent portfolio's, as well as universities, overseas associates and small independent clients.

Background

Lucy has a Certificate in Legal Secretary City and Guilds ILEX Level 3 as well as a CIPA Certificate in Patent Administration. She joined Mewburn Ellis in 2020.