Peter Herrick

Peter sits in the Engineering and Tech teams and has more than a decade of experience helping clients across the technical spectrum. He has a wealth of experience in core therapeutic, surgical and diagnostic technologies, medtech devices, and in computing/software-driven medical inventions. More recently, his work has focussed on the expanding interface between software, artificial intelligence and the pharmaceutical and biotech spaces, aiding clients in identifying commercially relevant opportunities in the digital life sciences. Peter is also skilled in framing patents at the edges of patentability, particularly in the realms of fintech, cryptographic, and communication innovations.

Peter is committed to taking the time to understand a client’s business needs and where their commercial priorities lie.  Whether it be his creativity in mining new innovations, his coordination of centralised prosecution strategies, or his effective advocacy as he attacks and defends patents at opposition and appeal, clients appreciate Peter’s strategic oversight, commercial pragmatism and initiative in identifying opportunities for commercial advantage. Throughout his work, he remains directed by his clients’ objectives, striking a balance between the bigger picture and the finer technical/legal details.

Before entering the patent profession in 2013, Peter earned a first-class degree in Natural Sciences (Physics) and a PhD in Medical Imaging from the University of Cambridge, with his research presented in publications and at international conferences.

When he is not at work, Peter is often found spending time with his young family and enjoys travelling. He is also an avid skier and spent a season qualifying as an instructor in Fernie, British Columbia before joining the patent profession.