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12 April 2017
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Nick Bennett & Kate Voller—Cleveland Scott York

IP firm announces promotions

Cleveland Scott York has announced two promotions.

Nick Bennett, a chartered patent attorney at the City of London offices of Cleveland Scott York, has been promoted from associate to senior associate. Meanwhile, trainee patent attorney Kate Voller has been promoted from technical assistant to senior assistant.

Nick’s practice involves the drafting and prosecution of patent applications in the fields of chemistry, medical technology and mechanics. He also regularly represents clients at hearings before the European Patent Office and advises on oppositions and appeals.

Kate assists partners with the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications before the UK Intellectual Property Office and the European Patent Office in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering and software.

Nick said: “I am delighted to have received this promotion and I look forward to continuing to provide the best possible support to our clients in my new role.”

Kate added: “It is wonderful to have received this promotion and to be able to continue making a difference to our clients.”

Adrian Bradley, a partner and chartered patent attorney at Cleveland Scott York, added: “We are pleased to have been able to offer promotions to Nick and to Kate. I know that our clients very much value the input that Nick and Kate have on their cases.”

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