Matthew Gillard

BA, CPA, EPA

Partner

Higher Education

Matthew has a BA in Physics from Oxford University.

Career to date

Matthew joined our Bristol office in 1998 following three years as a Patent Examiner at the UK Patent Office. He became a partner in 2005 and is based at our Bristol office.

Personal skills

During his time as an Examiner, Matthew developed a thorough understanding of the European approach to business method and software inventions through examining many applications in this contentious area. Matthew’s degree provided him with an excellent springboard for handling the most technically and mathematically complex of cases.

Sector experience

Matthew’s work covers a broad range of electronics, focussing heavily on mobile telecommunications (2, 2.5 and 3G), digital signal processing and RF engineering.

Client experience

Matthew’s clients include world-leading companies in the telecommunications, electronics and computing sectors and several leading UK universities.

Notable successes

Matthew has succeeded in obtaining broad patent protection for highly mathematical, algorithmic inventions relating to base band processing on behalf of a range of clients. Matthew has also enjoyed considerable success in securing the allowance of patents in the business method and software arena.

On a personal note...

Matthew enjoys spending time with his young family. When time allows, Matthew also likes to indulge in badminton, travel, Roman/Byzantine history and following the fortunes of the Welsh rugby team.

Contact Details

Tel: +44 (0) 117 925 3030
Fax: +44 (0) 117 925 3530