Martyn Molyneaux – EPA, Chartered Engineer, FIEE, European Engineer
European Patent Attorney
Martyn’s experience is in the field of electronics, but his work also includes drafting and the worldwide patenting of downhole retrieval equipment, interactive TV, intelligent robotic equipment and automobile electronics. He was involved in character merchandising actions for film studios, and was responsible for obtaining the “Polo” logo trademark in the UK for Ralph Lauren.
His practice focuses on obtaining patents, trademarks, design patents, design right, copyright and licensing. He also has considerable experience in conducting Oral Proceedings, Oppositions and Appeals at the EPO. He has been involved in cases before the English Patents Court, Patents County Court and the Scottish Courts.
After qualifying as a Chartered Engineer, he spent five years as a Designer and Development Engineer of frequency agile radio receivers for the GEC-Marconi Company, before moving into that firm’s Intellectual Property department for seven years. He joined the private practice firm of Langner Parry in 1977 where he obtained Directorship, later becoming the Managing Director.
Martyn set up a London office for the USA law firm of Wildman Harrold in 2001, before joining Harrison Goddard Foote as a Partner in 2004 to lead their London office.
Martyn is a consultant to London IP.