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Mewburn Ellis enhances global IP capabilities

5 Mar 2024Appointments

The firm has appointed five partners and promoted Alex Burns, strengthening life sciences and engineering teams

In a strategic move to fortify its position as a leading European Intellectual Property firm, Mewburn Ellis has announced the promotion of five key team members to partnership roles. The appointments of Anna Mudge, Ben Boyd, Daniel Brodsky, Isobel Stone, and Urs Ferber, effective from April 1st, highlight the firm's commitment to expanding its expertise within the engineering and life sciences sectors in both the UK and Germany.

Anna Mudge, leading the Advanced Therapeutics team, specialises in cell and gene technologies. Ben Boyd brings extensive experience in mechanical engineering fields, including renewable energy and aerospace. Daniel Brodsky focuses on electronics, software, and engineering. Isobel Stone's expertise lies in advanced materials, while Urs Ferber excels in original patent drafting within the engineering and medical technology sectors.

The promotions align with Mewburn Ellis's dedication to growth, as recognised by its high activity in the UK insolvency filings, positioning the firm as a market leader. The appointments aim to further strengthen and diversify the firm's offerings, particularly in response to the evolving landscape of innovative sectors such as advanced therapeutics, biomedical materials, renewable energy, and future mobility.

Richard Johnson, Chairperson at Mewburn Ellis, expressed confidence in the new appointments, emphasising their importance in meeting the needs of clients within the dynamic life sciences and engineering industries. The promoted individuals bring a wealth of technical expertise and commercial acumen, positioning Mewburn Ellis as a strategic partner capable of turning intellectual property into a powerful advantage throughout the product lifecycle.

Richard Johnson congratulated Anna, Ben, Daniel, Isobel, and Urs on their well-deserved promotions to the partnership and acknowledged Alex Burns' promotion to IP Director. Their collective expertise is poised to contribute significantly to the firm's success and continue to serve clients effectively in the ever-evolving intellectual property landscape.

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