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AA Thornton Offices

AA Thornton
Octagon Point
5 Cheapside
LONDON
EC2V 6AA
England
Visit website 020 7405 4044 020 7405 3580

Dr Marianne Privett

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020 7405 4044 mlp@aathornton.com

Work Department

Patents: Chemistry, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals

Position

Marianne began her patent career in 2003 at Johnson Matthey. Whilst at Johnson Matthey, Marianne helped draft and prosecute patent applications relating to platinum-based anti-cancer
pharmaceutical products, opiate and opioid pharmaceutical products, pharmaceutical compositions and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, and helped to manage global patent portfolios in a range of technical fields.

She moved into private practice in 2007 and has subsequently gained further experience in life sciences and biotechnology.

Marianne is a partner in our Chemistry, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals department. She also sits on the firm’s systems group, who is responsible for IT hardware and software, including the specialist IP software systems that support the smooth and efficient running of the firm.

Career

  • Marianne began her patent career in 2003 at Johnson Matthey, a large speciality chemicals company
  • She began her career in private practice in 2007
  • She joined A.A. Thornton & Co. in 2010
  • She joined the EQE Examination Committee for Paper C in 2014
  • She was promoted to Senior Associate in July 2017
  • Marianne was promoted to Partner in September 2018

Memberships

  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)
  • Member of the European Patent Institute (EPI)

Education

  • MChem and PhD Materials Chemistry, University of Southampton

Lawyer Rankings

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > PATMA: Patent attorneys

AA Thornton is praised by clients for its ‘deep understanding of the complexities within the biotech landscape’, and it handles large volumes of patent filing applications to the EPO and UKIPO. The practice’s client base is broad ranging, encompassing SMES, individual investors, and international corporations across Europe, North America, India, and the Far East. Sectors of strength for the team include life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, computing, telecoms, construction, engineering, manufacturing, oil and gas, and aerospace industries, amongst others. The team is especially skilled in patent work regarding complex computer-implemented technologies, for example, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, computer simulation, and modelling. Managing partner Adrian Bennett leads the engineering, physics, and mechanical devices group with significant experience in EPO opposition proceedings. ‘Excellent attorney’ Craig Turner heads up the chemistry, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals team, and he has extensive expertise in contentious matters. Turner is supported by senior associate Leonita Paulraj and Marianne Privett, who manages global patent portfolios. Mike Jennings chairs the electrical engineering, electronics telecoms, and IT patents department.

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