Dr. Howard Read
ACAPO AS
Nedre Vollgate 5
0158 Oslo
Norway
As well as his BA (Hons) and MA in Natural Sciences, Howard has a PhD in metallurgy from the University of Cambridge.
Having worked in industry and the academic sector before joining the profession, Howard understands the challenges faced in these areas and appreciates the commercial realities of, and the value derivable from, intellectual property.
Howard is fluent in both English and Portuguese, has published a number of articles in scientific journals and been named as inventor on several patents.
He is the Secretary of FICPI-UK.
Experience & Qualifications
- Patent drafting
- Patent litigation
- Patent oppositions
- Patent prosecution
Roles in FICPI
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CET 6 Software, High-Tech, and Computer Related Issues
CET Group 6 focuses on IP issues facing innovators in software, high-tech and other computer-related fields.
Group 6 is also responsible for monitoring and staying current with trends related to patent subject matter eligibility issues affecting these technology fields.
Group 6 is the voice and authority within FICPI on issues and trends related to all emerging digital technologies and IP practice-related issues for practitioners representing clients in these technology fields.
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CET 7 IP Enforcement and Alternate Dispute Resolution
CET Group 7 focuses on contentious IP issues
This includes but is not limited to IP opposition (both pre and post grant), revocation, appeal, infringement action, amicable settlement of disputes including via alternate dispute resolution as well as substantive and procedural aspects related thereto.
On behalf of FICPI, Group 7 also endeavours to keep a close watch on all crucial national and international developments on IP enforcement landscape including on custom actions, anti-counterfeit issues, reciprocal judgements, professional privilege, transfer of right etc and keep its membership abreast of such developments from time to time.
Group 7 also aims to create a go to list of certified arbitrators and/or mediators within FICPI.
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- English
- Portuguese