Jeff Daniels

Background

About Jeff Daniels

I have advised companies around the world on their intellectual property since 1986. These range from some of the best known multi-national companies and their household-name branded products to university spin-outs and start-up businesses. My aim is to be proactive, enthusiastic and commercial – it is essential to add value to my clients’ businesses. I specialise in advising businesses in the life sciences and chemical sectors on all aspects of their intellectual property strategies. This includes assisting with invention capture, drafting and filing UK, European and International patent applications, portfolio management, competitor surveillance and opinion work (particularly advising on infringement and validity issues). I also advise on Supplementary Protection Certificates. My work also includes due diligence – whether you are selling or buying a patent, or company with a patent portfolio, we can establish exactly who owns a patent, what it covers and the strength of the protection conferred. I also have a great deal of experience in opposing (i.e. challenging) patents before the European Patent Office – either in response to a patent infringement or as a proactive step to guard against a competitor's patent. This includes written and oral representation before the EPO in opposition and appeal proceedings. With a strong background in biochemistry, biotechnology, and organic chemistry, I have helped companies to protect innovations in the areas as diverse as recombinant DNA technology, gene therapy, antibody technology, protein biochemistry, molecular enzymology, pharmaceutical chemistry, polymer chemistry and food science. I have particular expertise in the protection of therapeutic use inventions in life sciences and nutraceuticals. At Page White & Farrer, we offer new clients a free initial consultation. You can reach me via: E: jeff.daniels@pagewhite.com