Philippa Griffin

Partner @Mathys & Squire Llp

London, GB

I joined Mathys & Squire in 2001, qualified as a Chartered Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney in 2005, and became a Partner of the firm in 2010.My work principally involves obtaining, defending, and challenging patents in the fields of molecular biology, biopharma, and biotechnology. I act on behalf of a diverse range of clients, including international biopharma and bioscience companies, SMEs, public sector organisations, and universities.I have particular expertise in handling inventions relating to antibodies and immunology, including immunotoxin-based therapeutics; synthetic biology, gene editing, cloning, and sequencing; nucleic acid-based therapies and delivery technologies; recombinant protein production and formulation; cardiac biology and diagnostics; tissue regeneration; and vaccines.I have developed a substantial prosecution practice before the European Patent Office (EPO), and I am responsible for the coordination and strategic management of complex worldwide patent portfolios covering commercially significant products. I am also highly experienced in the conduct of successful offensive and defensive opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO. Other aspects of my practice include drafting, freedom to operate, and opinion work.

University of Cambridge

1st Class MA