Partner
Chartered Patent Attorney
European Patent Attorney
BEng Mechatronics, University of Leeds
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Sullivan leads Keltie's Sustainability Practice, and deals with technologies in many sectors, across the full range of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electronic, materials, control systems, and software-related inventions.
Sullivan read Mechatronics at the University of Leeds, where his studies included analogue and digital electronics, software engineering, microprocessor interfacing, dynamics and control theory, power electronics, robotics and machine intelligence. This broad range of technical understanding supports his main practice of drafting and prosecuting patent applications in engineering and computer-related technologies.
Before joining Keltie in 2002, Sullivan worked for two years as an Avionics Systems Engineer with a defence contractor where he was involved with system design, integration and testing of helicopters. He qualified as a Chartered and European Patent Attorney in 2008.
After eight years at Keltie, Sullivan relocated westwards as a qualified patent attorney and joined the Intellectual Property department of Dyson Technology where he was part of the team responsible for securing patent and design protection for Dyson's rapidly-expanding range of home appliance products. Sullivan returned to Keltie in May 2013, establishing Keltie’s base in the Cotswolds along with Richard Lawrence.
Sullivan now balances his practice between drafting, prosecution and infringement risk analysis work for large corporations which are key clients of Keltie, and growing Keltie’s presence in the West of England, working hand-in-hand with SMEs of various sizes to help them navigate the world of IP whilst establishing themselves commercially.
20.10.2022
UK Corporation tax U-turn increases the allure of Patent Box schemeThe imminent rise in UK corporation tax makes the financial benefits of the Patent Box scheme look even more attractive, and there may now be additional incentive for many innovative and IP-focused companies to give Patent Box greater attention.
16.08.2023
An interview with Sullivan Fountain, Partner at KeltieWe talk to Sullivan about what he thinks makes a successful IP law firm and learn about how Keltie is helping clients with their current IP challenges.
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