Nick Hardingham

Background

Nick joined Dehns in 2016 after graduating from the University of Cambridge with an MSci degree in Natural Sciences (Materials Science), researching nano-scale thermoelectric energy harvesting technology as a focus.

Nick qualified as a UK and European Patent Attorney in 2021 and became an Associate of the firm in 2022.

Type of clients and client work

Nick works with a range of clients – from large multinational corporations through to the occasional sole-inventor. His work includes filing new applications, prosecution of existing applications, and supporting Opposition proceedings before the EPO, both as Patentee and Opponent.

Expertise

Nick has a wide variety of technical expertise, but his patent work is mainly focused on aerospace-related subject matter. He also retains specialist knowledge from his degree within the wide field of materials science, which has allowed Nick a broad range of technical understanding across the physical sciences and engineering.

Qualifications and Memberships

• UK Chartered Patent Attorney, 2021
• European Patent Attorney, 2021
• Intellectual Property Law Post-Graduate Certificate, 2017 (Queen Mary University London)
• Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)
• Member of the European Patent Institute (EPI)

Higher Education

MSci, Natural Sciences (Materials Science), University of Cambridge, 2016