Nick Ertl > Elkington + Fife LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile
Elkington + Fife LLP Offices
7th floor New Penderel House
283-288 High Holborn
WC1V 7HP
England
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Nick Ertl
Work Department
UK and European patent attorney
Position
Partner
Career
Nick has 20 years experience in the drafting of patent applications and their prosecution around the world, especially before the EPO. He is entrusted by numerous large multinational corporations to prepare patent applications in the fields of semiconductor electronics, general electronics hardware, optical components and systems. Nick is always excited to work in areas of technology new to him, and to invest his own time to become familiar with the underlying science involved. As a result, he has worked in many diverse areas of technology over the years. Specialist technical fields include: audio-visual technology; communications; electrical devices and electronics; mechanical engineering; semiconductors. Areas of expertise include: filing and prosecution; freedom to operate opinions; patent drafting; validity and infringement opinions.
Languages
English, French
Education
University of Nottingham (M.Eng).
Lawyer Rankings
London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > PATMA: Patent attorneys
Elkington + Fife LLP is praised for housing some of ‘the very best UK and European patent attorneys’, who expertly handle oppositions and appeals before the EPO. The department also excels in electronics patent drafting, as well as the handling of the entire lifecycle of pharmaceutical-related patents. Richard Gillard is a key name of note in the chemistry and life sciences department, while Nick Ertl has expertise in patents surrounding medical imaging and sensors, display technology, electronic circuits, domestic appliances, and telecommunications equipment. James Anderson has notable experience in the engineering sector and is also well versed in the mechanical and materials arena. Bio-technology expert Glyn Truscott and electromechanical specialist Ellie Seymour are other active group members. The team is divided between the firm’s London and Sevenoaks offices.