Patent Assistant
BA Natural Science, Trinity College Dublin
PhD Chemistry, Melville Laboratory for Polymer Synthesis, University of Cambridge
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Seán graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a BA in Natural Science before continuing his studies in the field of Supramolecular Chemistry, completing his PhD at the Melville Laboratory for Polymer Synthesis, University of Cambridge.
During this time, he undertook numerous visiting researcher positions around the world at Northwestern University, Jacob's University Bremen, Tsinghua University and the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research.
Following his studies he completed postdoctoral research associateships at the Cavendish laboratory, University of Cambridge and the Molecular Sciences Research Hub, Imperial College London. His research focused on DNA-mediated assembly of optoelectronic chromophore stacks and investigation of their ultrafast dynamics by transient spectroscopy and the synthesis of novel, chiral organic semiconductors and their application to spintronic devices.
In 2022 Seán joined Keltie and is training to become a qualified Patent Attorney. Since joining Keltie, Seán has worked in the Life Sciences and Chemistry team dealing with a range of subject-matter in the fields of chemistry, biology, materials and medical devices. As part of his role he is working with a range of clients from start-ups to SMEs and multinational corporations.
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Protecting IP in agricultureProtecting IP is crucial as agriculture develops innovative techniques and technologies that improve productivity, sustainability, and resilience and move farming to net zero. Here is everything you need to know about patents in agriculture and farming.
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G 1/24 EPO: Setting the Stage for a Landmark DecisionOral proceedings before the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBoA) of the European Patent Office (EPO) in the case G 1/24, have now been scheduled for 28 March 2025. G 1/24 is poised to potentially become a landmark case in European patent law, with the EBoA due to make a decision as to the extent to which the description and figures may be used for claim interpretation when assessing patentability.
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