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Right from an early age when
programming his ZX81, Jonathan’s driving ambition was to be a computer
programmer.
He studied cybernetics and
computer science at Reading university, specializing in artificial
intelligence and in particular neural networks and genetic programming.
During this time he also worked at BT’s research labs in their natural
language and cybernetics groups. Part of the research was subsequently
covered by a patent application and this kindled Jonathan’s interest in
a world beyond the computer screen.
It took 6 long years to qualify
as a British and European Patent Attorney. He now works at Williams
Powell, a private practice firm of Patent and Trademark Attorneys in
central London, where he specializes in IT related Intellectual
Property. His clients range from private individuals and start-ups to
multinational corporations.
He spends much of his time
trying to dispel the myth held by many in the UK that patent protection
is not possible for software inventions in UK and Europe. It is in many
cases and he has a large portfolio of cases he has succeeded in getting
granted to support this!
Jonathan has never quite managed
to jump ship and whilst the legal aspects are often interesting, the IT
nerd is always fighting to get out. He is the network administrator for
the business and also has a sideline in development of client-server
database systems.
He is a member of the BCS and a
CITP.
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