Biography

Glyn Truscott
Associate

MBiochem. (Hons), Chartered Patent Attorney, European Patent Attorney

Glyn studied Biochemistry at the University of Bath, graduating with a first class degree and the Bill Whish Prize for Biochemistry. During his degree, Glyn completed two six-month research projects. The first project was an investigation into Nuclear Localisation Signals, at Emory University's Department of Biochemistry (Atlanta, USA). The second project related to vesicle trafficking mechanisms, at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (University of Queensland, Australia). Glyn also carried out bioinformatic research into the factors responsible for stabilising thermophilic enzymes, as his final year research project.

Glyn entered the profession in 2003 and joined Carpmaels in 2009. During qualification, he was awarded the 2007 Strode Prize for obtaining the highest score in the UK Advanced Patent Practice exam.

Glyn deals with a wide range of biotechnology subject-matter for a variety of clients, from single inventors through to large multinational companies. The majority of his work involves the drafting and prosecution of patent applications, and the handling of post-grant opposition proceedings, before the European Patent Office. He has also co-ordinated the prosecution of patent applications in a large number of other territories.

Glyn is a sports fanatic and can be found in the gym most evenings. He also has a keen interest in music and attends gigs regularly.