Philippa Power

Background

Philippa is a Chartered UK and European Patent Attorney, with a Masters of Engineering degree from the University of Cambridge. Philippa is a partner of the firm, having initially joined Dehns in 1996.

Philippa handles patent work in a variety of engineering fields with a particular interest in the environment, handling patent portfolios relating to various clean energy technologies including electrical engines, battery management, wind and wave energy, hydrogen fuel storage and carbon storage.

Philippa is Lead Partner for Dehns’ Energy sector group.

Type of clients and client work

Philippa acts for clients of all sizes, ranging from individuals to multinationals. This work includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the UK and Europe and handling International patent portfolios. She also has experience in advising clients on patenting strategy and providing infringement and validity opinions.

On the contentious side, Philippa has significant experience of opposition and appeal proceedings at the European Patent Office.

Expertise

As well as her work in the clean energy sector, Philippa handles work in various other engineering sectors including construction, oil/gas, renewable energy, aerospace engineering, electromechanical controls, medical devices and naval architecture. Much of her work is in the aeronautical industry in relation to electrical and hybrid engines, gas turbine engines, aircraft control systems and composite materials.

She also has experience in registered design work, including advising on filing strategies and then filing applications in the UK and Europe as well as other countries around the world.

Qualifications and Memberships

• Authorised Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) 2023
• UK Registered Patent Attorney, 2001
• European Patent Attorney, 2000
• Basic Litigation Skills Course, 2018
• Certificate in IP Law, University of London, 1996
• Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
• Member of the European Patent Institute

Higher Education

MEng, University of Cambridge, 1996