Reddie & Grose, the specialist UK and European intellectual property law firm, has appointed two new partners and one senior associate in its latest round of promotions.
The promotions, which took effect from 1 April 2025, reflect the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent from within and enhancing its senior expertise across key service areas.
The new partners are:
Alex Cope, Partner (pictured)
Alex is a UK and European Patent Attorney and mainly works within the electrical, electronics & telecoms and software & business methods fields. Alex’s main areas of expertise include audio and video signal processing, data encryption, telecommunications and semiconductor devices, as well as handling registered designs in Europe and further afield.
Jon West, Partner
Jon is a UK and European Patent Attorney with significant experience representing clients at all levels of the European Patent Office, including contentious hearings before the Opposition Division and the Board of Appeal. A key part of Jon’s offering involves assisting clients navigating the patentability and enforcement issues surrounding artificial intelligence applications, and other computer implemented inventions such as electronic trading systems and blockchain inventions.
The new senior associate is:
Andy Attfield, Senior Associate
Andy joined Reddie & Grose in 2017 and qualified as a Chartered Patent attorney and European Patent Attorney in 2021. He is also a European Patent Litigator, qualified to act before the Unified Patent Court. Within Reddie & Grose, Andy leads a team focussed on the emerging space sector, working with start-ups, international satellite network providers, and government agencies.
Reddie & Grose’s chairman, Steve Howe said: 'A huge congratulations to our newly appointed Partners and Senior Associate! These well-earned promotions reflect their dedication, expertise, and commitment to delivering outstanding client experiences. They are a tremendous asset to the firm, and we look forward to their continued success in their new roles.'
