Michael Skinner, IP Director
Qualifications
European Patent Attorney
Chartered Patent Attorney
Trade Mark Attorney
MA Physics
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Michael entered the profession in 1981 with a Physics degree from Oxford and undertook his professional training with one of the leading London firms. He qualified in the mid-80s and then decided to widen his horizons by moving to the Midlands at a time when many professions believed there was no life outside London. He joined Swindell & Pearson in 1986 and became a Partner in 1991.
Since joining Swindell & Pearson Ltd, Michael has represented clients in Patent, Trade Mark and Design matters, these clients ranging from private individuals to large corporations. He has worked with a wide range of technologies, including sports accessories, agricultural equipment, retail and wholesale packaging, foundation systems for buildings, electrical, electronic and computer systems and software.
Outside his business life, Michael has been a Scout leader for over 20 years. He is a keen sailor, is active in various different sports and has travelled the world supporting the British athletics team. He remains convinced that somewhere, there must be a sport which could grant him British representative honours, if only he could find it.
“It is difficult to choose a favourite invention from all of this - perhaps my favourite case is always my most recent successful one - but looking more widely, I would like to buy a drink for whoever invented the “off” button for mobile phones”.