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Nick Burton
Director, Patents
Nick Burton specialises in patents relating to semiconductor technology, including mixed-signal devices, car radar, and wafer processing and packaging. He also works with clients in the fields of virtual reality and immersive technologies, as well as automotive products and computer-implemented inventions.
Nick is experienced in drafting cases for patent protection in Europe and worldwide, as well as in patent prosecution at the European Patent Office and the UK Intellectual Property Office. He also frequently advises on infringement and validity matters.
Nick is also responsible for our attorney development programme. He previously worked as in-house counsel for a large semiconductor company, advising on patent creation and portfolio management. Nick earned his PhD in Physics by studying the magnetic properties of rare earth metals at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility.
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- Electronics
- Games
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- Medical Devices
Nick is responsive and available. He is on hand to offer advice and provide feedback where it is needed.
Legal Counsel, UK Company
Nick is able to express complex issues and processes in simple terms to allow the correct conclusions to be reached.
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Our lead contact, Nick Burton, really understands our business and our drivers. The relationship is personal and professional. That really helps us to navigate through the complexities of IP management.
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Nick has a deep knowledge of the patent process and can express complex issues in simple terms. He provides expert guidance while ensuring that commercial issues are considered appropriately.
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