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Chartered Patent Attorney
European Patent Attorney
UK Design Attorney
MPhys Physics with Astronomy, Durham University
PhD Physics, University of Cambridge
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As a member of Keltie’s IT, Telecoms and Electronics team, Samantha specialises in handling software and computer-implemented inventions, and particularly enjoys working with clients applying emerging ‘next generation’ digital technologies (such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and 5G) across a variety of technical fields. She is especially interested in the application and cross-over of such technologies in the field of precision medicine.
In her time at Keltie, Samantha has also worked with a variety of clients (from start-ups to multinational organisations) in other technology areas including payment processing technology, graphical user interfaces, 3D printing, augmented reality, and vehicular control systems. She has experience in drafting, prosecuting and opposing patent applications before the UK and European patent offices covering this wide range of subject matter
Samantha also is experienced in patent portfolio management, and advising clients on protecting financial technology innovations, particularly in relation to making use of the UK’s Patent Box scheme. She also advises her clients on issues of design protection, including the preparing and filing of registered designs in the UK and Europe; as well as carrying out freedom-to-operate assessments for clients across a range of technology areas.
Prior to joining Keltie, Samantha graduated from Durham University in 2010 with a Masters Degree in Physics with Astronomy, where her studies included condensed matter physics, lasers, spectroscopy and electromagnetism as well as astrophysics. She then went on to complete her PhD in Physics at the University of Cambridge in 2014, where she studied star formation in our galaxy using observations of emissions from gas and dust. During this time, she also taught undergraduate students in physics laboratory classes.
Samantha joined Keltie in 2014 and qualified as a UK and European Patent and Design Attorney in 2018. In the process of qualification, Samantha was awarded the Moss prize in 2016 by the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys for achieving the highest combined marks in the UK and Overseas Patent Law foundation examinations.
12.11.2024
What is a work of artistic craftsmanship in UK copyright Law? Insights from WaterRower v LikingThis much-awaited Decision sees the UK's approach to copyright for 3-dimensional works diverge from that of the EU. It also provides some guidance on the criteria for a ‘work of artistic craftsmanship’ under UK copyright law, with relevance to the field of applied arts, and especially to vintage design. Keltie attorney Emily Weal explains why this decision matters, and what it means.
30.04.2025
The ’dos and don’ts’ when filing EU Customs Applications for Action (AFAs)Keltie moderated the EUIPO and Irish Customs webinar which focused on the ‘dos and don’ts’ when filing EU AFAs. This interactive session was well attended by Intellectual Property (‘IP’) rights holders as well as legal representatives. The aim of this session was to raise awareness and encourage IP rights holders to adopt a proactive approach by filing AFAs in order to mitigate the risk of infringing and counterfeit goods crossing borders and reduce the need for filing Ex-officio AFAs where goods have been seized but AFAs are not in place.
04.11.2024
T 56/21 – A missed opportunity for providing legal certainty on adapting the description at the EPO23.04.2024
The Irish UPC ‘neverendum’?21.03.2024
What is Quantum Computing? Part IIIOtherLess related knowledge
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