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Thomas Witte, PhD
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Thomas Witte, PhD

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Tom is a senior associate in the Patents and Innovation team and provides advice on a range of intellectual property issues. He has extensive experience in the life sciences sector and has particular expertise in animal health following a previous career as an academic and clinical specialist veterinary surgeon, during which he led research programmes in biomechanics, gene therapy, regenerative medicine and biomedical devices at a variety of institutions internationally.  

Tom brings his technical and clinical understanding to his work helping innovative clients meet regulatory requirements, deal with patent disputes, and negotiate R&D and collaboration agreements.

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Since 2024 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing
2020 - 2024 Associate, Taylor Wessing
2018 - 2020 Trainee Solicitor, Taylor Wessing
2016 - 2018 Clinical Director/Senior Clinical Director, CVS Group plc
2013 - 2017 Elected member of Council, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
2009 - 2017 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Royal Veterinary College, University of London
2005 - 2008 Resident, Cornell University, New York
2021 Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice, University of Oxford
2020 Admitted as a lawyer, England & Wales
2018 MA (LPC with Law), BPP Law School, London
2016 GDL, BPP Law School, London
2011 PGCert in Academic Practice, King's College London
2004 PhD in Biomechanics, University of London
2000 BVetMed, Royal Veterinary College, University of London

Career

Since 2024 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing
2020 - 2024 Associate, Taylor Wessing
2018 - 2020 Trainee Solicitor, Taylor Wessing
2016 - 2018 Clinical Director/Senior Clinical Director, CVS Group plc
2013 - 2017 Elected member of Council, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
2009 - 2017 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Royal Veterinary College, University of London
2005 - 2008 Resident, Cornell University, New York

Education

2021 Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice, University of Oxford
2020 Admitted as a lawyer, England & Wales
2018 MA (LPC with Law), BPP Law School, London
2016 GDL, BPP Law School, London
2011 PGCert in Academic Practice, King's College London
2004 PhD in Biomechanics, University of London
2000 BVetMed, Royal Veterinary College, University of London

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