Mr. Chris Mercer

Country/Region of practice
United Kingdom
About
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Experience & Qualifications

Technical Specialisms
  • Biochemistry and pharmacology
  • Biomedical engineering; medical devices
  • Biotechnology; plant technology
  • Chemistry
Professional Experience
  • Patent drafting
  • Patent oppositions
  • Patent prosecution

Roles in FICPI

  • CET 5 Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals

    CET Group 5 is dedicated to following, reporting and providing substantive comments and opinions on emerging issues relating to the patenting and regulatory affairs in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical fields. 

    In addition, CET 5 is closely following developments related to genetic resources and developing requirements for notice on their country of origin. 

    Prominent issues CET 5 addresses regarding patenting in these technological fields include subject matter eligibility, and in particular, the patentability of chemical/biological inventions developed using machines, computer implementation and/or artificial intelligence.  CET 5 supports FICPI in its mission to be an international leader promoting patent protection in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical arts.

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