How can I help your business

• Draft and prosecute patent applications across software, AI, and advanced technology sectors.
• Advise on patent infringement and validity to support enforcement and risk management decisions.
• Provide practical guidance on global patent strategy across key jurisdictions including Europe and the US.

Overview & Expertise

Ed Carter is an Associate and UK and European Patent Attorney based in Cambridge. They advise on patent drafting, prosecution, and infringement and validity matters. Their experience covers a range of technical fields including software, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, cryptography, cybersecurity, power electronics, and quantum technologies. This enables them to provide clear and technically grounded advice across complex and rapidly evolving sectors. 

Ed has worked with clients ranging from early-stage start-ups to multinational organisations, adapting their approach to suit differing commercial objectives and levels of in-house resource. Their experience across multiple jurisdictions—including Europe and the US, as well as the UK, China, Japan, Korea, Australia, Singapore, India, Brazil, and Canada—supports coordinated international patent strategies.

They hold a PhD in physics from the University of Cambridge (2021), where their research focused on optical lattice experiments using ultracold atoms.

Ed qualified as a Chartered Patent Attorney (UK) and European Patent Attorney in 2024.

Client Work & Case Experience

• Technology sector — drafting and prosecuting patent applications across software, AI, telecommunications, and cybersecurity technologies
• International clients — coordinating patent prosecution strategies across Europe, the US, and additional global jurisdictions
• Mixed client base — advising start-ups and multinational organisations on infringement and validity considerations