Sean Cummings

Partner

Chartered Patent Attorney
European Patent Attorney
Registered Trade Mark Attorney
European Trade Mark Attorney
CEDR Accredited Mediator

BEng Engineering Science and Industrial Management,
University of Liverpool
Diploma in Intellectual Property Litigation,
Birkbeck College, University of London

Sean deals with all forms of intellectual property but spends most of his time on patents and designs. His patent practice extends over a huge range of technologies, from catalysts to computers. He is also involved with designs ranging from textiles to logos.

The engineering science element of Sean's degree covered subjects as diverse as gas turbines and power transmission. He has applied that broad knowledge to patents in numerous electromechanical fields including refrigeration, heat/power plants and production engineering. Sean has a particular interest in automotive technology and has handled patent matters relating to engine configurations, exhaust systems, fuel systems, transmissions, suspension systems, braking and vehicle accessories.

Also having a substantial involvement in trade marks, Sean deals with some of the UK's best-known brands. He contributed a chapter on evidence of use to The Trade Mark Handbook published jointly by CIPA and ITMA.

Sean has in-depth experience of contentious and non-contentious matters extending across all areas of IP, including litigation, dispute resolution, due diligence and investor advice. He has appeared as an advocate before the UKIPO in patent, design and trade mark disputes and before EPO Examination Divisions, Opposition Divisions and Boards of Appeal.

The management element of Sean's degree has developed into a keen interest in management and commercial issues, both within the firm and outside.

Sean is described by Managing Intellectual Property as being "very commercial and astute".

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