Andrew Griffiths

Trainee Patent Attorney

Background

Andrew joined Dehns in September 2024 following his graduation from the University of Oxford where he earned a First Class Integrated Master’s Degree in Chemistry. In his final year Andrew carried out a research project focussing on the chemistry of low-valent iron organometallic complexes, which required the use of 57Fe Mössbauer spectroscopy to assess in-situ iron speciation.

 

Types of client and client work

Andrew works with a variety of clients, including a number of well-known multinational companies as well as some SMEs and smaller companies. Andrew handles prosecution of patent applications in the UK and Europe, and also has experience prosecuting in other jurisdictions such as the US, Japan and Korea.

 

Expertise

Andrew has experience in a number of chemical fields including agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, cosmetics, and combustion-free aerosol-generating materials.

 

Qualifications and Memberships

  • Postgraduate Certificate (Intellectual Property Law), Bournemouth University (2025)
  • Student Member of CIPA (Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys)

 

Higher Education

MChem (Hons) Chemistry, First Class, University of Oxford (2024)

Department

chemical