David Keltie

Partner

Chartered Patent Attorney
European Patent Attorney
Registered Trade Mark Attorney
European Trade Mark Attorney
Chartered Physiotherapist

David deals with all forms of intellectual property. His patent practice extends over a wide range of technologies, including mechanical, life sciences, medical and electrical. He has particular experience in building materials, roof tiles and building blocks, printing, functional fabrics, road repair apparatus and materials, electrolytic cells, solar energy, automotive engineering, agricultural and horticultural machines, medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, prosthetics, implants, packaging and waste disposal.

David's trade mark practice includes the financial, building, sports, telecommunications and charity sectors. He is responsible for managing several large trade mark portfolios and advising on all aspects of trade mark practice throughout the world. David also has an extensive knowledge of designs.

In addition, David has been involved in litigation with patent cases in the High Court, Patents County Court, Court of Appeal and UK Intellectual Property Office and has represented clients before the European Patent Office Opposition Divisions and Technical Boards of Appeal. He has also been involved in numerous trade mark oppositions before the UK Intellectual Property Office and Community Trade Mark Office (OHIM) as well as appeals to the UK appointed person, the High Court and OHIM.

David is described by the 2008 Legal 500 as "inspirational".

The 2008 edition of Chambers and Partners says he has "an open management style and egalitarian approach, from which the clients also benefit".

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