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UK, Irish, Dutch, and European Patent Attorney
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European and Dutch Trade Mark Attorney
European Patent Litigation Certificate (CEIPI, Université de Strasbourg)
MSc Physics, University of Utrecht (NL)
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Joeri is a Galway and London based Irish, UK, Dutch, and European patent attorney with more than 20 years of experience in supporting his clients’ IP needs with high quality drafting, prosecution and opposition work and sound commercial and strategic advice. He has helped many clients to use their patent portfolio for the benefit of their business or to strategically move around the competition’s IP. Joeri spent a considerable part of his career in-house at a large and innovative multinational corporation, where he developed a deep love for combine harvesters and other agricultural technology.
Joeri's technical background lies in the field of experimental sub-atomic physics and his daily practice covers a broad range of physics, mechanical engineering and control software. Amongst all the different technologies he has been extensively involved in are optical recording, medical devices, agricultural equipment, consumer electronics, and automotive. He regularly represents clients in opposition and appeal procedures at the EPO and in various proceedings at the UPC. In the European patent community, he is best known for his claim drafting courses and his activities as a tutor for the European Qualification Exam for aspiring patent attorneys.
11.02.2026
UK Supreme Court Aligns with EPO “Any Hardware” Approach in Emotional Perception AI Patentability DecisionUK practice pivots: the Supreme Court confirms artificial neural networks (ANNs) are ‘computer programs’ but adopts the EPO’s ‘any hardware’ framework.
27.08.2025
Leading the way in life sciences IP: Q&A with Laura KehoeKeltie is rated as ‘Outstanding’ in the 2025 WIPR UK Patents Rankings. This ranking recognises the top firms in UK patent law for their expertise, reputation and client service. This is a powerful endorsement of Keltie’s expertise in supporting innovation across a wide range of sectors, including life sciences, chemistry, software and engineering. Keltie’s team has long been known for its collaborative, commercially grounded approach to IP, and this ranking is a reflection of that continued success.
04.07.2025
Generative AI and Copyright09.10.2026
Protecting Digital Designs in the UKOtherLess related knowledge
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