Marlon has substantial experience in IP acquisition, including pre-filing invention identification and evaluation, drafting, and prosecution. He has considerable experience in acting before the EPO in opposition and appeal proceedings.

Marlon’s current practice and previous experience encompass a broad range of technologies including mobile communication devices and networks, software, lasers, loudspeakers, mail processing systems, capsule-based coffee machines and angling equipment. He read electronic engineering at Reading University, UK.

Working experience

• Patent Attorney, V.O (2009-present)
• Patent Attorney, Private practice (2006-2009)
• IPR Manager in one of the world’s leading telecommunication companies (1995-2005)
• Patent Attorney, Private practice (1991-1995)

Education

• BSc in Electronic Engineering, Reading University, UK

Languages

• English
• Japanese