Director
Chartered Patent Attorney
European Patent Attorney
UPC Representative
UK Design Attorney
BSc Chemistry, UMIST
PhD Bioorganic Chemistry, University of Manchester
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Anthony entered the patent profession in 2009, initially working at a large agrochemical company, before moving into private practice in 2015. During his time in private practice, Anthony has also worked on secondment for a biotechnology company in Switzerland and an academic institute in the UK.
Before entering the patent profession, Anthony worked as a process chemist in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical fields. As an attorney, Anthony has developed his experience across a wide range of technologies, focusing on small molecule chemistry in particular (including synthetic processes and formulation).
Anthony has experience across all aspects of patent practice, especially drafting, freedom to operate analyses and patent prosecution, both before the European Patent Office and throughout the world, and has also been involved with the management of large patent portfolios.
Anthony joined Keltie as a Director in 2023.
23.09.2025
Is it possible to extend the term of a patent in the UK and Europe?Anthony Ball explores what SPCs are, the strict requirements for obtaining them, and why they matter for businesses operating in these sectors.
01.04.2025
Protecting Inventions while preserving biodiversityInvesting in biodiversity conservation and research is not just environmentally responsible—it's medically strategic, as each species lost represents the permanent erasure of unique biochemical compounds that could hold the key to treating current and future diseases. Understanding biodiversity also impacts diverse fields such as animal and plant breeding, agritech and public health.
13.01.2025
Protecting IP in agricultureOtherLess related knowledge
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