Nicholas’ background in physics gives him a particular interest in scientific and technological work. Nicholas has over ten years’ experience working with a broad range of technical subject matters including pharmaceutical products and medical devices, fibre-optic and mobile telecommunications technology (including Standard Essential Patents), and electromagnetic methods for detecting oil or gas.

In recent years Nicholas has advised on the interaction between patent and competition law as it has developed in the field of Standard Essential Patents and FRAND licensing. As part of this work, Nicholas has also been involved in jurisdiction challenges, assisting with cases before German, French and UK Courts.

In particular, Nicholas has recently advised clients in relation to:

• Standard Essentiality / Validity of patents.
• Availability of preliminary injunctions and interim licences in FRAND cases.
• Novel aspects of patent infringement, including “kit of parts” law and territoriality issues.

Additionally, Nicholas has been on secondment at a major global video game company where he assisted with general commercial and intellectual property matters. This, together with his experience in multi-jurisdictional litigation, has provided Nicholas with additional expertise when managing and coordinating complex litigation.

Nicholas writes for the Kluwer and EPLAW Patent Blog.