Tim Wilson

Background

Tim is a European and UK Chartered Patent Attorney who has particular expertise in the fields of software, artificial intelligence, computer systems, electronics and signal processing. He graduated from the University of Oxford in 2001 following a four-year Master’s degree in Mathematics, which included specialisms in cryptography, discrete mathematics, and programming-language theory. He then spent five years at Sharp Corporation’s R&D labs, working on embedded software, integrated-circuit design, security and networks. After experiencing the patent process as an inventor, Tim decided to train as a patent attorney and joined Dehns in 2006.

Type of clients and client work

Tim acts for clients from individual inventors to multinationals, but has a particular interest in helping small and medium-sized technology companies develop and implement effective IP strategies. He works closely with several UK and Scandinavian start-up companies, providing strategic advice on developing and exploiting effective IP portfolios, including advising on invention capture, freedom-to-operate, licensing and enforcement, as well as drafting new patent applications. Tim also works for universities, technology transfer offices, and spin-outs, to protect and patent their inventions.

Expertise

Tim works principally in the fields of computer systems, software including machine learning, electronics, physics, and signal processing. He also works collaboratively with colleagues to protect software-related inventions in sectors such as chemistry and biotechnology. With a strong background in mathematics and physics, he is well equipped to handle highly-mathematical inventions in areas such as artificial intelligence, statistics, data analysis, signal processing and cryptography. In addition to drafting new patent applications, he guides patent applications through to grant before patent offices around the world, as well as advising on questions of infringement and validity. He also handles patent oppositions at the European Patent Office, and has been involved in patent litigation in both the United Kingdom and the United States.

Qualifications and Memberships

• Authorised Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) 2023
• Basic Litigation Skills Course, 2017
• UK Chartered Patent Attorney, 2010
• European Patent Attorney, 2010
• Intellectual Property Law Post-Graduate Certificate, Brunel University, 2007
• Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
• Member of the European Patent Institute

Higher Education

MMath (Hons), Master of Mathematics, University of Oxford, 2001

Other

Tim was mentioned in the 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2026 editions of The Legal 500 as a “key lawyer”.

Tim was also recognised in the IAM Patent 1000 2025 edition, receiving the following commentary “Tim Wilson is excellent at understanding his clients’ technologies and the specific details of the patent at hand. For those unfamiliar with the patenting process, Tim clearly explains each step to help you understand what is needed and always makes time to answer any questions”.

Publications:

“Fitting yield curves with long term constraints”, Smith, A. & Wilson, T., Research Notes, Bacon and Woodrow, 2001.

“Specifications for Electronically Enabled Passports with Biometric Identification Capability”, International Civil Aviation Authority Document 9303, Part 1, Volume 2.

“The European Application Home Alliance (TEAHA) Architecture”, EC Community Research and Development Information Service (CORDIS), June 2006.