Patent Assistant
Chartered Engineer
BEng Mechanical Engineering, Dublin Institute of Technology
Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
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Chris graduated from Technological University Dublin (formerly Dublin Institute of Technology) in 2011 with an honours degree in Mechanical Engineering. His studies included mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, control systems engineering and mechanics of machines.
Having a passion for vehicle engineering, Chris emigrated from Ireland to the UK shortly after graduating to work in the powersports and automotive industries. There, he worked his way from being a graduate design engineer up to a design team leader. In industry, he became a specialist in chassis engineering, focussing primarily on motorcycle wheels, braking systems, frames, and suspension systems. Chris had a hand in design engineering for a wide range of vehicle applications from heavy machinery to dedicated race vehicles.
In 2018, Chris became a Chartered Engineer with the UK's Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Chris decided to return to Ireland in 2022 and make a career change by joining Keltie as a Patent Assistant based primarily in the firm's Galway office. He works as part of the Engineering Team, dealing with a wide range of subject matter including automotive technologies, medical devices, renewable energy and marine technologies.
17.06.2025
Patenting trends in circular plasticsAs environmental concerns and legislative pressures mount globally, innovation in plastics recycling and sustainable materials is no longer a niche pursuit; it is a commercial imperative. For UK businesses at the forefront of these developments, the European Patent Office (EPO) provides a valuable resource: Plastics in Transition, a technology platform that provides valuable patent information on the circular plastics economy.
23.06.2025
Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day with Molly YauAt Keltie, we’re proud to champion the contributions of women in engineering and innovation. As part of our celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (#INWED) on 23 June, we’re spotlighting Molly Yau. Molly joined Keltie in 2024 as a trainee patent attorney after completing her Master’s in Biomedical Engineering.
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