About ipc
ipconsult is a private practice whose aim is to assist clients to commercialise their IP profitably.
ipconsult operates as a hub, where files are held and managed at a central office by the ipc team. In addition to our core members we engage an experienced network of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys to complement the team and handle specialist subject matter. This network of consultants operate through our hub as representatives of ipconsult.
ipconsult is regulated by the Intellectual Property Regulation Board.
If you’d like any further information on ipc, please contact us.
Neville Walker
UK Chartered Patent Attorney & European Patent Attorney
Neville worked at GEC-Marconi IP in 1987; moved to private practice in 1989, then to BTG where he managed the MRI IP portfolio, working in electronics and telecoms. In 1997 Neville handled licensing and IP due diligence during the floatation of Scipher. After a short period at Motorola, he started ipconsult in 2001 and now focuses on ‘SME’ businesses, assisting them to protect and optimise their IP.
Rebecca Mack
UK Chartered Patent Attorney & European Patent Attorney
Rebecca graduated in Zoology from Swansea University and worked for six years at HSBC bank before starting at ipconsult in 2008 as the Office Manager. Rebecca is qualified as a CIPA Administrator and in 2012 Rebecca took the decision to train as a Patent Attorney, whilst maintaining her role as Office Manager. Since qualifying Rebecca continues a multi-functional role running the office, managing the company finances along with her fee earning role as a Patent Attorney.
Elisabeth Farrer
Renewals Manager
Elisabeth graduated in Business Studies at University Fumec (Brazil) and after relocating in the UK commenced work at IPC in 2007. Elisabeth is responsible for the management of granted and registered IP rights taking care of all renewal related matters. Elisabeth also provides administrative support to the ipconsult team and handles outgoing reporting communications.
Natalie McManus
Trade Mark Assistant
Natalie graduated from Bristol University West of England in Law and Spanish (LLB) and completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) in 2004 and 2005. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2009 specialising in family law. Natalie retrained in intellectual property in 2013 and began working at ipconsult in the Trade Mark Department in 2018. Natalie manages the Trade Mark Department in addition to her role as Office Manager. She assists with trade mark and patent prosecution and administration, records and renewals.
Andrew Kenny
UK Chartered Patent Attorney & European Patent Attorney
Andrew joined the patent profession in 2010. Before this he worked as an engineer on electrical and mechanical machinery and related electronic and computerised control systems in industry and the military in the UK and the USA. Andrew works on patents, designs, and trade marks, from prosecuting applications to infringement issues.
Damien Chin
UK Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
Damien has extensive in-house IP experience having worked at two multinationals (Superdry and Burberry) and is passionate about providing trade mark support and advice to a wide spectrum of businesses, from pre-filing strategy to international protection, application support and enforcement.