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Stefanie Glassford

HGF

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Position: Patent Director
Rating:
  • Rising star
Practice Areas:
Patent
Designs
Jurisdictions:
Industry Sectors:
Healthcare
Food and beverage
Energy
Biography

Stefanie has significant experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the UK, Europe and
internationally across a broad range of technologies within the engineering and chemistry sectors. She has particularly strong experience in handling patent applications and advising clients relating to energy, food and drink and medical technology.

Education/Alumni

  • MEng Chemical Engineering, The University of Strathclyde
  • PhD in Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London
  • Patent Attorney (UK and Europe)
Address:
Delta House, 50 West Nile Street, Glasgow, G1 2NP
United Kingdom (Scotland)
Tel:+44(0) 141 229 5800 Email:Contact this practitioner Website:https://www.hgf.com/our-people/stefanie-glassford/

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