Richard Davis

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland flag British

27+ years of experience

Language:

English

Present Function:

Barrister specialising in patent litigation practising before UK High Court, EPO and UPC (since 1998).

Judge (part time), practising in criminal law (since 2019).

General Expertise:

Technical Expertise:

Certifications and/or licenses
Barrister
European Patent Attorney
Chartered UK Patent Attorney with litigation certificate
Chartered Engineer
Criminal Recorder (part time judge)

Professional legal or litigation experience related to the scope of competence of the PMAC

Self employed Barrister since 1998.
Experience before the UPC as counsel (2 years, mechanical)
Experience before the EPO Opposition Division and Boards of Appeal as counsel (20+ years) on numerous mechanical, electrical and software patents.
Experience before the UK Courts as counsel (20+ years) on numerous mechanical, electrical and software patents.

Professional technical experience related to the scope of competence of the PMAC
Marconi Defence Systems Ltd - electrical engineer. 3 years (1989 - 1992)

Memberships and/or accreditations
Grays Inn
Barrister of England & Wales
Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
Member of Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office
Member of the Institute of Engineering; Technology