About Me

I studied physics at Lancaster University where I completed an integrated master’s degree. My masters project focused on novel infrared detectors for health and fitness monitoring.

While I loved my degree, I knew a career in research wasn’t for me. In my search for alternative career options, I came upon the patent profession. I had always had an interest in the law, and it felt like an ideal combination for me which provided secure career prospects while allowing me to work within the field I loved, working with new inventions each day.

Choosing Withers & Rogers

From the moment the interview process began, it was clear that Withers & Rogers values not only technical expertise but also individual character and potential. When interacting with colleagues there is a strong sense of community and support. The variety of clients and inventions encountered daily from telecommunications to medical devices to machine learning algorithms, along with exposure to international work – whether through our German and French offices or by collaborating with attorneys from the United States or Japan – ensures that the work is always engaging and consistently encourages personal growth.

My advice for those applying to Withers & Rogers is to try and be yourself as much as possible. Your technical knowledge and experience will speak for itself but who you are as a person, your motivations and interests, are just as important.

My Career to Date

I have been in the profession for just over a year and a half, and at the beginning of this year, I completed the PGCert in Intellectual Property and took the EQE Paper F, which allows me to proudly state that I am now part qualified. From my first day at Withers & Rogers, I have been encouraged to contribute my technical knowledge and opinions while consistently having opportunities to learn and improve.

I am involved in the MedTech, Materials, and Case Law sector groups, as well as the Prospect Development group. These groups provide me with opportunities to interact with a diverse range of technologies, clients, and new legal developments. Additionally, I have already begun learning about business development and client relationship management, which will become important aspects of my role in the future.