Andrew Pearson

Andrew Pearson

Associate - Patents

Andrew draws upon his broad knowledge base to draft and prosecute UK and European patent applications on a range of technologies. He also works on worldwide patent prosecution strategies, infringement and validity opinions, due diligence, and freedom to operate exercises

Previously a post-doctoral research associate at the University of Sheffield, later the University of Cambridge, Andrew has nearly 10 years’ experience developing organic photovoltaics, perovskite photovoltaics, and related devices.  He has co-authored over 50 papers in journals including Advanced Materials, Energy and Environmental Science, and Nature, and continues to write on technology and IP developments.

Working in the firm’s electronics and computing department, Andrew joined Potter Clarkson in July 2018.

 

Specialisms

Applied AI; autonomous vehicles; clean technologies; electronics and computing; medical devices; nanotechnology; navigation technologies; optoelectronics; telecommunications; user interfaces; and wearable electronics.

Education

Andrew read physics at the University of Nottingham and obtained his PhD from the University of Sheffield, where he undertook research on organic semiconductors targeted for photovoltaic applications. 

Qualifications

MSci (Hons), PhD, European Patent Attorney

Interests

In his spare time, Andrew enjoys swing dancing, bouldering and hiking.