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MEng Engineering Science, University of Oxford
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Gemma provides valuable strategic and commercial IP advice to a large variety of organisations ranging from large multinationals and universities to SMEs and start-ups. Senior in-house experience including IP risk analysis and IP strategy.
Gemma joined Keltie in 2018 and specialises in patents in the field of Mechanical, Chemical and Process Engineering. She has a wealth of experience protecting innovations in a broad range of technical fields including automotive, aerospace, composite materials, powder metallurgy, industrial and medical gases, medical devices, food processing, battery technology and oil-exploration technologies.
In addition to her IP consulting expertise, Gemma has extensive experience in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications in the UK, Europe and throughout the world. Gemma also advises on freedom to operate and patent infringement matters as well as the planning, execution and analysis of patent landscape searches.
Before joining the patent profession Gemma worked for GKN as an Engineer in the automotive and aerospace sectors before joining Jaguar Cars as a CAE specialist. Gemma has spent time off-shore on oil-rigs in both the North Sea and Nigeria.
Gemma joined the patent profession in 2003. After nine years in private practice, Gemma joined the in-house patent team at Linde AG where she headed up the UK IP team and managed a large and varied patent portfolio. Whilst at Linde Gemma gained considerable commercial and strategic experience regularly advising the senior stakeholders on IP strategy, IP licencing and Joint Development agreements.
Gemma obtained a masters degree in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford in 1999, specialising in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering in her final years. Today, in addition to her patent work, Gemma heads up Keltie's DEI and CSR work. Gemma is passionate about social mobility and works to promote the IP profession to underrepresented groups.
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IAM Patent 1000 2025: Gemma Christie specialises in patent protection within the mechanical and chemical engineering sectors. She is a technically adept and dynamic partner for both start-ups and multinational companies, with a solid grasp on the issues each type of company faces.
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Keltie volunteers brighten up Horniman Primary SchoolA team of dedicated employees from Keltie's London Bridge office recently took advantage of their annual volunteering leave to make a meaningful impact in the local community. The group, consisting of Joeri Beetz, Emily Weal, Rhona Muir, Madeleine Georgopoulou, and Rebecca Saunders, participated in a volunteer day organised by Community Southwark.
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Keltie launch DICE on World Earth DayIntroducing the Diversity, Inclusion, Charity, and Environment committee (DICE).
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