Brian Whitehead
Senior Solicitor, Kempner & Partners
Brian focuses on IP law issues in the technology sectors, particularly licensing, enforcing and litigating patents. He is also very active in the retail and design sectors, and has acted for a number of leading retail and fashion clients on cases involving trade marks, copyright and design rights.
Prior to becoming a solicitor, he obtained a first degree in Chemistry and a PhD in Biochemistry. He worked as a research chemist in the Netherlands, in the field of structural biology, and as a scientific publisher in the biotechnology sector.
Before joining K&P, he gained experience with Pinsents and Addleshaw Goddard. Brian is also active in speaking and writing on IP issues, and has published more than 25 articles on diverse topics within IP law and practice. Key cases include: Electrocoin v Coinworld, Select Healthcare (UK) Ltd v Cromptons Healthcare and AP Racing v Alcon Components.