Jennifer Harris > Kilburn & Strode LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile
Kilburn & Strode LLP Offices
LACON LONDON
84 THEOBALDS ROAD
LONDON
WC1X 8NL
England
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Jennifer Harris
Work Department
Life sciences & chemistry
Position
Partner
Career
Jennifer specialises in complex patent prosecution and IP strategy in the chemical sector. Her practice focuses on the drafting and prosecution of patent applications before the EPO and UKIPO, representing clients in hearings at the EPO in pre-grant, opposition and appeal proceedings, advising on issues relating to supplementary protection certificates, and the management of international patent filing strategies. She also has significant experience of advising on infringement and validity issues and has been involved in several large due diligence projects in the pharmaceutical sector.
In terms of technology, Jennifer specializes in chemistry, with particular experience in the areas of pharmaceutical chemistry, drug delivery formulations, synthetic methods, composite materials, polymers, carbon nanotube technologies and 3D printing inks.
Jennifer works closely with clients ranging from SMEs and technology transfer offices to multinational companies. Jennifer’s expertise includes representing clients in relation to their patent portfolios for drug products and candidates in clinical trials. She also has a particular interest in working with start-up companies to assist in the identification of inventions and the development and management of patent strategies to maximise the value of their IP.
Jennifer is recognised by IAM Strategy 300 as one of the world’s leading IP strategists.
Memberships
CIPA
EPI
Royal Society of Chemistry – Member of Law Group Committee
Education
Intellectual Property Litigation Certificate
European Patent Attorney
Chartered UK Patent Attorney
BSc (Double Hons) Chemistry and Biochemistry – University of Southampton
Lawyer Rankings
London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > PATMA: Patent attorneys
Kilburn & Strode LLP boasts a team with diverse expertise, encompassing knowledge in the chemistry and life sciences, electronics, physics, engineering, and computing sectors, including AI and machine learning. The practice is well equipped to handle both UK and European matters, including drafting, prosecuting, and representation in EPO opposition proceedings, the management of global portfolios, and advice on validity, infringement, and freedom to operate. Managing partner Richard Howson is a key name in the aerospace and automotive industries, and Nick Lee is head of the life sciences and chemistry practice. Gareth Fennell, who chairs the technology and engineering departments, has expertise in computer software, healthcare systems, and medical devices. Harry Harden heads up the firm’s San Francisco liaison office and is adept at supporting clients in the Silicon Valley, while Jennifer Harris spearheads the growing chemistry practice with a large group of pharmaceutical clients.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > PATMA: Patent attorneys
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > PATMA: Trade mark attorneys