For US Deep-Tech · EPO & UPC
European Patent Counsel for US Deep-Tech Companies.
Strategic patent filing, prosecution and opposition support before the EPO — and representation before the Unified Patent Court.
Who this page is for
US deep-tech companies seeking patent protection in Europe.
Founders, CTOs, in-house IP counsel and SMEs entering Europe through the EP or PCT route — particularly in complex technical fields.
Sectors
- —Photonics and lasers
- —Materials
- —Energy-related technologies
- —Computer-implemented inventions
- —Technically complex industrial systems
What's at stake
The problems I solve.
- 01Entering Europe through PCT without a clear EPO strategy.
- 02Weak claim adaptation for European practice.
- 03Pressure from prior art or examination objections.
- 04Opposition risk after grant.
- 05Portfolio decisions when budget matters.
Services
What I do for patent clients.
- —EP validation strategy
- —European prosecution
- —PCT regional phase before the EPO
- —Examination and amendment strategy
- —EPO oppositions
- —Patentability and filing support
- —Support in technically complex disputes
- —UPC representation
Why work with me
A physics background for technically demanding work.
My background is in physics, with particular depth in technically demanding subject matter. I work comfortably across complex inventions and communicate directly with inventors, engineers and founders.
- — European Patent Attorney with own established practice
- — Representative before the Unified Patent Court
- — Direct communication with technical teams
- — Practical advice, not boilerplate
Typical use cases
Three situations I work on most.
01
US startup entering Europe through PCT
Claim strategy and prosecution before the EPO — adapted for European examination, not a copy of the US file.
02
Deep-tech SME under pressure from prior art
Amendment strategy and technical argumentation to keep meaningful scope through examination.
03
Competitor patent creates risk
Opposition support and European dispute positioning — including UPC considerations.
FAQ
Common questions.
- Should we enter Europe through the EPO?
- For most US applicants with European market interest, yes — one prosecution at the EPO covers most of Europe, with national validation and now the option of unitary effect.
- How is European examination different from the US?
- European examination places more weight on technical character, problem-and-solution analysis, and strict added-matter rules. Claims that worked in the US often need restructuring.
- When should we adapt claims for Europe?
- Ideally before regional phase entry. Late adaptation is possible but constrained — early planning protects scope.
- Is software patentable in Europe?
- Computer-implemented inventions are patentable in Europe when they produce a further technical effect. The framing matters as much as the underlying technology.
- What is an EPO opposition and when does it matter?
- Within nine months of grant, third parties can centrally challenge a European patent at the EPO. It is often the most cost-effective way to clear a blocking competitor patent — and a serious risk to defend against.
Need a practical European patent strategy?
Let’s discuss your filing, prosecution or opposition options — including UPC implications.