Background
Andrew graduated in 2015 with a first class Master’s degree in Physics from the University of Sheffield, having also spent time in Norway studying at the University of Bergen. His latter studies focussed on quantum mechanics and semiconductor physics. In his final year, he used computational methods to explore the conditions for superfluidity of exciton-polaritons in semiconductor microcavities.
He spent the following two years teaching English and tutoring physics and maths in Barcelona.
Andrew joined the Dehns Munich office in October 2017 and qualified as a European and Chartered UK Patent Attorney in 2021. He became an Associate in 2023.
Andrew qualified as a Registered Patent Agent and Registered Trade Mark Agent in Ireland in 2025.
He is also a Professional Representative before the EUIPO, qualified to act on behalf of clients in trade mark and design matters.
Expertise
Andrew handles patent work in a variety of engineering-based fields with a focus on aeronautical engineering, medical devices and renewable energy.
Andrew also handles a large number of UK and EU registered designs in a wide range of fields and technologies.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Registered Patent Agent (Ireland), 2025
- Registered Trade Mark Agent (Ireland), 2025
- European Trade Mark and European Union Design Attorney, 2025
- Authorised Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) 2023
- UK Chartered Patent Attorney, 2021
- European Patent Attorney, 2021
Higher Education
MPhys, University of Sheffield, 2015
PGCert Intellectual Property Law, Queen Mary University, London, 2019
Departments
mechanical engineering, electronics, physics, designs