Andrew White

Andrew manages international portfolios in the medtech, software, telecoms and automotive fields, in particular relating to electric vehicle technologies. He is an expert in the deep tech field, advising clients on the patentability of deep tech inventions (in fields such as bioinformatics, artificial intelligence and blockchain inventions) and how to successfully navigate the patentability exceptions in these areas, both in Europe and abroad, to obtain patents of commercially valuable scope, as well as advising on numerous other issues specific to deep tech businesses.

Andrew has an active approach to engaging with London’s burgeoning startup and scaleup community. He regularly provides free support and advice to a number of startup accelerators and incubators in the UK, discussing all aspects of IP including registered designs, agreements and licencing, as well as patents. In particular, Andrew is keen to explain to clients how developing an effective IP strategy can add value to a business – whether that be through securing supply deals with third parties, helping to secure investment or driving up value of the business for due diligence and exit.

Andrew has experience handling oppositions and appeals at the European Patent Office, and in obtaining opinions from the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO).  In particular, he has experience in using an opinion from the UKIPO to guide the conduct of future litigation in the UK. 

His background in the interface between physics and consumer healthcare means Andrew has a particular interest and expertise in medical device technologies. His PhD had a commercial focus, sponsored by a major pharmaceutical company resulting in a number of scientific publications in highly-regarded peer-reviewed journals and Andrew’s attendance at numerous international conferences.

Andrew has been commended by clients for his proactive approach and understanding of business strategy. Clients note that he can be “relied upon for both his legal knowledge and technical expertise”. Andrew likes to develop long term relationships with clients and their technical teams to really understand where a business is going and how IP can be used as a tool to complement those drivers and help the business grow.

Andrew is also an Examiner for the Infringement and Validity paper (FD4) of the professional exams for becoming a Chartered UK Patent Attorney.

Andrew is a European patent attorney and a Chartered UK patent attorney. He holds a master’s degree in physics and a PhD, both from the University of Bristol, as well as a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law from Queen Mary, University of London. During the course of his PhD, which was sponsored by GSK, he gained valuable insight into the world of commercial R&D and published a number of papers, book chapters and spoke at numerous international conferences – a skill which he now uses to give presentations on IP to both students and clients.