Mike is an expert in patent matters relating to digital technologies, and in particular artificial intelligence (AI).  Mike is the lead partner on our AI Reports, which takes a deep-dive into the impact of AI-related inventions on patent filings at the European Patent Office (EPO) over the last two decades.

Mike’s background in Computer Science, in which he holds a master’s degree from University of Manchester, gives him the ideal technical foundation to understand his clients’ inventions in all areas of digital technology. In addition to artificial intelligence, Mike has extensive experience in all aspects of computer science, including signal processing, image analysis, communications protocols, computer graphics.  Mike is also an expert in lithographic systems, analogue and digital electronics.

Mike uses his technical expertise and commercial focus to advise a broad range of clients from large multinational companies to universities and SMEs. Mike’s international practice means that he is fluent in drafting and prosecuting patent applications for protection throughout the world, and regularly advises clients to navigate commercial and contentious matters.

Mike is also the Office Managing Partner of our Manchester Office.