Patent attorneys assess whether inventions are new and innovative and therefore eligible to be patented and a degree in science (not necessarily a PhD) is usually required to get a job. The IP law career is intricate and requires a huge commitment.

To better understand the perks and hurdles of becoming an IP lawyer, the Oxford Pharmacology Society has invited Dr. Tanya Heare-Rowlands, a special-counsel chartered patent attorney working at Cooley in London, to talk about her experience. Dr. Heare-Rowlands received her BSc (Hons) in Applied Biochemistry from the University of Liverpool (1999) and her DPhil, also in Biochemistry, from the University of Oxford (2003).

Open to all students as well as early career scientists. A reception will follow.
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More about Tanya’s role at Cooley:
Cooley’s attorneys solve legal issues for entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions and established companies. Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex intellectual property and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation, often where innovation meets the law. Tanya is a Chartered & European Patent Attorney, and Special Counsel in the Patent Counselling & Prosecution practice group in Cooley’s London office. She has considerable experience in patent matters in the life sciences field, covering pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical devices. As well as drafting and prosecuting patent applications, Tanya advises on contentious matters such as oppositions and appeals at the European Patent Office and provides opinions on patentability, validity and freedom-to-operate amongst other commercial considerations.