Chris Burnett

I provide clear and commercially relevant advice, focussing on the needs of my client. I have worked with every type of client, from sole inventors and SMEs to multinational corporations, both in the UK and internationally.

I have particular experience in prosecuting patents in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device sectors. I also have broad experience in protecting mechanical inventions and in registering trade marks and designs.

As a Patent Attorney, I get to apply my technical background in a commercial setting. I love that every day is different and brings new challenges due to the nature of working with inventions and other intellectual creations. It is very satisfying to help clients protect and, in some cases, enforce their creations.

Outside of work, I am involved with IP Inclusive, an initiative to improve diversity and inclusion within the Intellectual Property community. I am also involved in a project called Careers in Ideas, which includes outreach to schools and universities to promote a general understanding of IP and the many different careers available. As part of this, I have spoken at various schools in Essex.