Experts in Intellectual Property

Alex is a fully qualified UK and European Patent Attorney and a Patent Attorney Litigator. She is a Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys and is a registered professional representative at the European Patent Office and the Unified Patents Court.

Alex joined Bailey Walsh & Co LLP in 1998 and became a partner of the Firm in 2005. She holds a BA in Natural Sciences and a PhD in Medical Physiology & Biochemical Pathways, both from Cambridge University. Alex has been awarded a number of academic prizes for achievement both at University and in her professional career.

Alex has an excellent grounding in a wide range of scientific disciplines including biochemistry, chemistry, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, genetics, microbiology and cell biology. Although Alex’s academic background has been largely in the field of biotechnology and life sciences, she has gained substantial experience in the technical fields of electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as telecommunications, having drafted and prosecuted patent applications in these sectors for over 25 years. Alex advises on patent, design, trade mark and copyright issues.

Alex has a depth of experience in representing clients at Opposition proceedings at the European Patent Office, and also at the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO). Alex works closely with lawyers in the UK and abroad in both the enforcement and defence of our clients’ patent rights.

Graham is a fully qualified UK and European Patent Attorney and a Patent Attorney Litigator. He is a Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys and is a registered representative at the European Patent Office and the Unified Patents Court.

Graham joined Bailey Walsh & Co LLP in 1990 and became a partner of the Firm in 1997. He holds a Masters of Engineering degree from The University of Strathclyde.

Having gained experience in all Intellectual Property matters, Graham deals with patents and provides detailed advice in this field. His work ranges from the prosecution of new patent applications to the provision of specific advice for prosecution strategies in the UK, Europe and across the world, having had extensive experience of patent procedures in the European, United States, Japan, China, Eurasian, and African Regional and International Patent Systems.

Graham represents many clients at Opposition and Appeal Proceedings at the European Patent Office and works closely with lawyers in the UK and abroad in both the enforcement and defence of patents. He is also extensively involved in advising on patent licensing issues, the assessment of the value of third party patent portfolios and the development of strategies to allow clients to generate patent portfolios to develop income streams is also an important area of his expertise.

Phil is a fully qualified UK and European Patent Attorney, as well as a fully qualified UK and European Trade Mark Attorney and Patent Attorney Litigator. He is a Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys, a Member of The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys and is a registered representative at the European Patent Office and the Unified Patents Court.

Phil joined Bailey Walsh & Co LLP in December 2006, after a year as a Business Science Fellow at the University of Nottingham gaining experience in how to extract value from the University’s expertise and IP portfolio. Phil holds an MSci and PhD in Chemistry, also from the University of Nottingham.

The multidisciplinary nature of Phil’s doctorate, mixing the disciplines of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, gave him a solid grounding in many areas of technology including asymmetric chemical synthesis, catalysis, enzymatic reactions, high pressure systems supercritical fluids. As a result Phil handles a broad range of technical subject matter in patent drafting and prosecution including artificial intelligence and medical devices.

Alongside Phil’s patent work he manages clients’ trade mark and design portfolios and has represented many national and international clients before the UK Trade Marks Registry and at the European Office, in both prosecution work, opposition and invalidation actions.

David is a fully qualified UK and European Patent Attorney, as well as a fully qualified UK Trade Mark Attorney and Patent Attorney Litigator. He is a fellow of The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys, a Member of The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys and is a registered representative at the European Patent Office and the Unified Patents Court.

David entered the profession in 2009, joined Bailey Walsh & Co LLP in early 2012, and became a partner of the firm in January 2020. David holds an MChem (Hons.) degree in Chemistry from Durham University where he gained a very good understanding of all areas of Chemistry. Prior to entering the IP profession, David gained industrial experience in the pharmaceuticals sector working for one of the world’s leading drug development companies. While studying at university, David also gained further academic experience in particle science and engineering working each summer with PhD groups in the engineering department of Leeds University.

David’s patent work covers a broad range of technologies, with a focus predominantly on mechanical and engineering patent matters, drafting patent applications and prosecuting them through to grant, advising and aiding clients with their international filing strategies, and representing clients in opposition and appeal proceedings at the European Patent Office. David’s trade mark qualifications complement his patent work and enable him to provide “full picture” advice to his clients.

Michelle is a fully qualified UK and European Trade Mark Attorney, as well as a fully qualified Trade Mark Formalities Officer. She is also a Member of The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys.

Michelle has worked for Bailey Walsh & Co LLP for over 34 years and has gained extensive experience in the filing and prosecution of trade marks, and the management and prosecution of trade marks in UK, Europe, China, USA the Middle East and Far East. Michelle has in depth knowledge of trade mark filing strategies around the world. She is also responsible for the management of the trade mark portfolios for some of our largest clients. Michelle has expertise in the filing of defensive trade mark registrations in China to provide greater protection and strength in dealing with Customs Officials and the exporting of goods from China.

Simon is a part-qualified patent attorney and is currently training to become a fully qualified Chartered UK and European Patent Attorney. He is a student member of The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA). Simon was the Course Representative for the Intellectual Property Law Graduate Certificate Course and is currently the Yorkshire Regional Secretary for the CIPA Informals, which represents trainees in the Yorkshire region.

Simon joined Bailey Walsh & Co LLP in early 2022. He holds an MEng (Hons.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Newcastle University, specialising in telemetry and biomechanical engineering. Simon also has industrial experience in design engineering, and commercial experience in Digital and Forensic Investigations within the Legal Technology Sector.
Simon aids the qualified attorneys in IP formalities, patent drafting, International filings and litigation.

Paul is a fully qualified UK and European Trade Mark Attorney. He is a Chartered Secretary and a Member of the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys.

Paul joined Bailey Walsh & Co LLP in 1984 after working in industry for several years, and became a partner of the Firm in 1997. Paul holds an Honours degree in Law from The University of Sheffield.

Paul works extensively on trade mark and registered design matters within the firm and has significant experience in the prosecution and enforcement of trade mark rights both in the UK and overseas. He has an impressive repertoire of clients which he has acquired as a result of his excellent reputation, ranging from large multinational companies to assisting in the protection of start-up companies. Paul undertakes extensive licensing work for trade marks, and is well aware of the ability to use trade marks to extend protection for the commercial aspects of a business beyond the expiry of other intellectual property rights and therefore extend the revenue which can be generated.

Sandra is the International Patent Filing Coordinator at Bailey Walsh & Co LLP.

She has worked for the firm for over 38 years and has extensive experience in the filing of UK, European and PCT patent applications, and the filing of national and regional patent applications worldwide. Sandra also deals with patent formalities and the maintenance and management of patent records for our clients’ patent portfolios.

Niall is an Intellectual Property Attorney with over 25 years private practice and in-house experience gained in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, and is a Consultant to Bailey Walsh & Co LLP Europe Limited in relation to matters at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for Trade Mark and Design matters.

Niall qualified as an Irish Barrister-at-Law in July 1993 and subsequently as a Registered Trade Mark Attorney in 1994. He spent five years at a leading Intellectual Property law practice in Dublin and then moved to London in 1998 where he worked in senior roles for leading law firms. In Switzerland, Niall worked as an in-house Trade Mark advisor to one of the world’s largest broadcasting and media companies and is now resident in his country of birth, Ireland.

Niall has extensive multi-jurisdictional legal experience in the clearance, protection, enforcement and exploitation of brands, trade marks, logos and designs.

Michelle is part of our Formalities Team dealing with Patents, Trade Marks and Design formalities. She is a qualified Trade Mark Formalities Officer.

She has worked for Bailey Walsh & Co LLP for over 23 years and has extensive experience in the filing of trade mark and design applications, trade mark and design formalities, together with the payment and management of trade mark and design renewals worldwide. Michelle also deals with the maintenance and management of trade mark and design records for our clients trade mark and design portfolios.