Robin Patel Ph.D.

Associate

Overview

Robin is a Chartered UK and European patent attorney with substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications. His client base includes emerging start-ups looking to establish their intellectual property and large corporations seeking to protect and expand their technological advancements. Robin specializes in optics and photonics, semiconductor materials, and quantum technology, offering informed advice and solutions in these areas.

Before entering the legal profession, Robin was a post-doctoral researcher in Germany, where he studied the quantum-optical properties of two-dimensional semiconductor materials. This research background gives him a solid foundation in the scientific and technical aspects of patent law, enhancing his ability to serve clients in specialized industries.

Career & Education

    • European Patent Attorney, AmLaw100 Firm, 2023–2025
    • Part-Qualified Patent Attorney, AmLaw100 Firm, 2021–2023
    • Trainee UK/EU Patent Attorney, Intellectual Property Law Firm, 2018–2021
    • European Patent Attorney, AmLaw100 Firm, 2023–2025
    • Part-Qualified Patent Attorney, AmLaw100 Firm, 2021–2023
    • Trainee UK/EU Patent Attorney, Intellectual Property Law Firm, 2018–2021
    • University of Oxford, Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Science, 2017
    • Imperial College London, MSci, Physics
    • University of Oxford, Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Science, 2017
    • Imperial College London, MSci, Physics
    • Chartered UK Patent Attorney, Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)
    • European Patent Attorney
    • Chartered UK Patent Attorney, Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)
    • European Patent Attorney