Nick Sutcliffe handles patent work in the life sciences sector. His expertise spans the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agricultural sciences and cleantech fields. Sutcliffe deals mainly with patent drafting and prosecution, and advises on filing strategies and worldwide portfolio management. He is experienced in defensive and offensive European oppositions and due diligence work. He is a qualified patent attorney litigator. An ‘IP Star’ he is recognised for his expertise and recommended in leading legal directories such as Legal 500, MIP and IAM Patent 1000.