PTMG Spring Conference 2021

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25 Mar

One of our Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys, Richard Stilwell, attended PTMG’s Spring Conference last week on behalf of Lysaght. Aptly named “PTMG@home”, this conference was hosted online due to current restrictions on gatherings and international travel.

The forum was still able to deliver its usual high-quality content to those in attendance, including topical presentations on counterfeit medical supplies during Covid-19, parallel imports in the wake of Brexit and ethical issues linked to the growth of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector.

The online platform also allowed Richard to meet with colleagues old and new via roundtable video links and one-to-one “speed networking” sessions. Whilst in-person events remain unviable, these virtual conferences provide a great opportunity to keep in touch with Lysaght’s network of collaborators from around the world.

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Author: Richard Stilwell

Richard is a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and manager in the Patents and Design department. He is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the department, as well as being part of operational working groups to develop and enhance internal policies and procedures.

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Richard Stilwell

Richard graduated from the University of Leeds in 2012 with a Master’s degree (with Distinction) in Medicinal Chemistry, which included a placement year with a major U.K. pharmaceutical company. He joined Lysaght in 2015 and has worked in the IP industry for over ten years.

In 2016 Richard was awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property (with Distinction) from Bournemouth University, and he became a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney in 2018.

He adds a considerable skill set to the company, where he is responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio, particularly for patent cases in the Caribbean and Middle East. In his dual role, Richard also handles prosecution and contentious matters within the trade mark department in several complex jurisdictions.