About

I am a Chartered and European Patent Attorney and Unified Patent Court Representative. I have worked in private practice for over 20 years, assisting clients to develop their IP strategies and portfolios of patents and designs.

I specialise in electrical and mechanical engineering, particularly in electronic circuit design, telecommunications, and software, with substantial experience in consumer electronics, automotive and aerospace sectors.

I am passionate about continuous development and lead the CIPA's Patent Paralegals Course and contribute to CIPA's Patent Attorney Training Manual. I present at conferences, seminars, and trade shows to a range of audiences, and regularly advise clients on introductory concepts to improve awareness and understanding of how IP can improve their business.

Experience

Patents

  • Drafting and prosecuting patent applications
  • Assisting with technical and commercial evaluation of inventions
  • Constructing specifications and claim language which target competitor activities and technical standards
  • Conducting oral hearings before the examining division, opposition division and Board of Appeal at the EPO
  • Navigating national restrictions on excluded subject matter

IP Strategy

  • Designing programmes for capturing inventions and prioritising candidates for patenting
  • Monitoring competitor activities to identify market opportunities and threats
  • Working with clients to optimise the value of their assets, and attraction of external investment
  • Forecasting global IP budgets and portfolio management

IP Disputes

  • Preparation of infringement and validity opinions, and freedom-to-operate searching
  • Participating in IPEC and Patents Court proceedings
  • Advising on Employer-employee disputes
  • Protecting against breaches of confidentiality

Testimonials

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"My experience with Jonathan Hewett has been excellent."
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