Freija is a Chartered UK Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney, with an MA honours degree in natural sciences from Cambridge University. She also completed a PhD at Cambridge, with her research focusing on novel modes of action of antibacterial agents.
Freija began her career with another firm of patent attorneys and joined Greaves Brewster LLP in 2011. Her main fields of expertise are pharmaceuticals and synthetic organic chemistry, with significant experience in prosecuting such cases before the EPO. She takes particular satisfaction in guiding complicated pharmaceutical cases (and their applicants!) through the thorny European “added matter” provisions.
Freija also has extensive experience in food technology, polymer chemistry, cosmetics, and industrial chemical processes, and she takes a special interest in the balance between patent protection and trade secrets. She enjoys patent drafting and prosecution as well as handling opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO. Freija is experienced in handling large patent portfolios, ensuring a joined-up and efficient approach for her clients.
Away from the office, Freija enjoys competing her Icelandic horse at international level.
Year Joined Firm: 2011
Education/Alumni: Cambridge University
