John M. P. Snape

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ABOUT JOHN M. P. SNAPE

As a European patent attorney and European patent litigator, I focus on prosecution of life sciences patent applications in Europe and beyond. I work directly with life science companies to grow valuable patent portfolios adapted for multiple jurisdictions around the world.I\'m versed in prosecution of patent families globally, collaborating with local attorneys to secure comprehensive international patent coverage for clients. My prosecution work is informed by my experience of litigation proceedings before Europe’s Unified Patent Court (UPC) and opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office (EPO). I regularly write about current legal topics and I\'ve been featured in the quarterly journal of the Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (epi Information); the Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review (LSIPR); and the popular IPKat website.I bring a keen scientific eye to my practice, having undertaken interdisciplinary research in the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford. There, I prepared DNA origami nanostructures and bespoke assays for radiobiological analyses. Later, as part of my legal training, I received the GlaxoSmithKline Prize for securing the highest mark across the patents examinations at Queen Mary University of London.My comments or postings are my own and do not necessarily represent the views of my employer. My comments or postings are not intended to serve as legal advice related to any individual situation. Such material is made available for information purposes only and may be considered attorney advertising. My comments or postings provide a summary of content which should not be acted on without first seeking legal