Incubation Kroto Innovation Centre Mark Sanderson Business Incubator Manager North Campus, Broad Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S3 7HQ United Kingdom E: mark@krotoinnovation.com T: +44 114 222 4420 W: www.krotoinnovation.com The Kroto Innovation Centre is a £2M incubator facility, delivering technology acceleration, innovation and incubation programmes to start-up and existing businesses.
Insurance Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality AG Dr Klaus Burkhardt Risk Consultant Königinstraße 28, Munich, D-80802 Germany E: klaus.burkhardt@allianz.com T: +49 89 3800 13200 W: www.agcs.allianz.com Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is the dedicated Allianz Company for corporate and specialist insurance solutions. It was formed from the merger of Allianz Global Risks and Allianz Marine & Aviation at the begining in November 2005 and was launched as a wholly owned entity of Allianz SE. La Playa Ltd Mr Matthew Clark Divisional Director The Stables, Manor Farm, Milton Road, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB24 9NG United Kingdom E: matthew.clark@laplaya.co.uk T: +44 1223 200 650 W: www.laplaya.co.uk LaPlaya is an award-winning independent broker supporting technology companies with practical, jargon-free adice on specialist insurance and risk management. Lloyds David Baxter Lead Researcher, Emerging Risks 1 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7HA United Kingdom E: david.baxter@lloyds.com T: +44 20 7327 6439 W: www.lloyds.com Lloyds is the worlds leading insurance market providing specilist insurance services to businesses in over 200 countries and teritories Lloyds Register Ho Chun Ivy Fang 71 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4BS United Kingdom E: ho-chung.fang@ir.org T: +44 20 7709 9166 W: www.lr.org We provide independent assurance to companies operating high-risk, capital-intensive assets in the energy and transportation sectors.
Intellectual Property Services Adamson Jones Dr Steve Jones Principal Patent Attorney BioCity Nottingham, Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG1 1GF United Kingdom E: steve.jones@adamson-jones.co.uk T: +44 115 947 7977 W: www.adamson-jones.co.uk We are a Patent and Trademark firm offering a full range of interllectual property services in the UK, europe and throughout the world. Europaisches Patentamt Roland Feinaugle Postfach 90, Rennweg 12, Vienna, A-1031 Austria T: +43 1521 260 W: www.epo.org The European Patent Office (EPO) provides a uniform application procedure for individual inventors and companies seeking patent protection in up to 39 European countries.
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Haseltine Lake Mr Andrew Dowling UK and European Patent Attorney Lincoln House, 5th Floor, 300 High Holborn, London, WC1 7JH United Kingdom E: adowling@haseltinelake.com T: +44 20 7611 7900 W: www.haseltinelake.com A major European IP Practice, providing Intellectual Property services to clients throughout the world. HLBBshaw Jenny Montier Marketing Manager Merlin House, Falconry Court, Baker’s Lane, Epping, Essex CM16 5DQ United Kingdom E: jenny.montier@hlbbshaw.com T: +44 1992 561 756 W: www.hlbbshaw.com Our Vision: Broad services designed around the needs of the people using them, delivered innovatively, commercially, internationally, professionally. Marks and Clerk Dr Philip Martin Partner 62-68 Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1LA United Kingdom E: cambridge@marks-clerk.com T: +44 1223 345 520 W: www.marks-clerk.com Marks & Clerk work hard to maintain our reputation as one of the worlds leading intellectual property firms. Mewburn Ellis LLP Mr Jeremy Webster Bridgewater House, Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 6LT United Kingdom E: jeremy.webster@mewburn.com T: +44 161 247 7722 W: www.mewburn.com Mewburn Ellis LLP is one of the largest firms of chartered patent Attorneys, European Patent Attorneys, European Trade Mark Attorneys, and European Design Attorneys. MyIP Ltd Mr Jeremy Kirkpatrick MD 109 Carter Street, Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 5JU United Kingdom E: jerrykirkpatrick@gmail.com T: +44 1638 720 050 W: www.easydatabase.co.uk Intellectual Property (IP) is at the heart of an increasing number of businesses, and is often an organization’s most valuable asset. It can be a source of competitive advantage, for example, through Patenting, and licensing IP can provide a significant revenue stream. Potter Clarkson, LLP Richard Bassett Managing Partner Park View House, 58 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, NG1 5DD United Kingdom E: richard.bassett@potterclarkson.com T: +44 115 955 2211 W: www.potterclarkson.com Potter Clarkson LLP is a leading firm of European patent and trade mark attorneys, with over 50 professionals specialising in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals; Chemistry; Designs & Engineering; Electronics & Computing and Clean Technologies. A dedicated team also handles trade marks and branding. TangibleIP Ltd Mr Nick White Managing Director 22 Otley Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 0DN United Kingdom E: nick@tangibleip.com T: +44 1423 858 448 W: www.tangibleip.com TangibleIP Ltd provides intellectual property services to the scientific community.
Legal Services Bergeson & Campbell P.C Lynn Bergeson 1203 Nineteenth Street N.W, Suite 300, Washington, District of Columbia DC 20036-2401 United States Of America E: lbergeson@lawbc.com T: +1 202 557 3801 W: www.lawbc.com Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. is an AV-rated (highest ranking) Washington, D.C. law firm focusing on conventional and nanoscale industrial, agricultural, and specialty chemicals and medical device, product approval and regulation, product defense, and associated business issues.
Ward Hadaway Colin Hewitt Head of Commercial Law Sandgate House, 102 Quayside, Newcastle-uponTyne, NE1 3DX United Kingdom E: colin.hewitt@wardhadaway.com T: +44 191 204 4226 W: www.wardhadaway.com Ward Hadaway is one of the UK’s Top 100 law firms and a major player in the North of England with offices in Newcastle and Leeds.
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Dickinson Dees LLP Mr Mark Pearce Solicitor St Anne’s Wharf, 112 Quayside, Newcastle-uponTyne, Tyne & Wear NE1 3DX United Kingdom E: mark.pearce@dickinson-dees.com T: +44 191 279 9541 W: www.dickinson-dees.com Dickinson Dees is one of the leading independent regional firms in the UK providing a full range of services for corporate, public sector and private clients. Jacksons Commerical and Private Law Adrienne Patterson Innovation House, Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3TN United Kingdom E: apatterson@jacksons-law.com T: +44 16 4235 6500 W: www.jacksons-law.com Jacksons is one of the North East’s major law firms providing a first class legal service. Mayer Brown International LLP Jonathan Radcliffe Partner - Intellectual Property 201 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3AF United Kingdom E: jradcliffe@mayerbrown.com T: +44 20 3130 3230 W: www.mayerbrown.com Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in key business centres across the Americas, Aisa and Europe. Pinsent Masons LLP Mr Lee Curtis Trade Mark Attorney 1 Park Row, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 5AB United Kingdom E: lee.curtis@pinsentmasons.com T: +44 113 244 5000 W: www.pinsentmasons.com As a fast-growing, international law firm we understand completely the pressures and opportunities facing businesses in the current market. So we temper our technical expertise with considerable, in depth, practical knowledge to help you create and sustain value, resolve issues and fulfil your commercial objectives. Taylor Wessing Daniel Pavin Partner Carmelite, 5 New Street Square, London, EC4 A3TW United Kingdom E: d.pavin@taylorwessing.com T: +44 20 7300 7000 W: www.taylorwessing.com Taylor Wessing is a full service law firm with a widely acknowledged strength in industries rich in intellectual property, based primarily in the there largest economies in Europe.
Jeffrey DePinto 7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania PA 18195 United States Of America E: depintjt@airproducts.com T: +1 610 481 4236 W: www.airproducts.com Air Products supplies tonnage gases, electronics and performance materials and healthcare products. Carville Ltd Mr Ross Fraser Marketing Director Station Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1HQ United Kingdom E: ross@carville.co.uk T: +44 1306 881 681 W: www.carville.co.uk Established by Frederick Carville in 1928, Carville is one of the worlds oldest and most experienced plastics machining companies. Epigem Ltd Dr Tim Ryan Managing Director Unit 3, Malmo Court, Kirkleatham Business Park, Redcar, Cleveland TS10 5SQ United Kingdom E: tim.ryan@epigem.co.uk T: +44 1642 496 300 W: www.epigem.co.uk New Materials development and evaluation & specialise in film coating with novel, optical & electrical properties. Honeywell Marc Walon Allied Signal Europe N.V., Haarode Research Park, Grauwmeer 1, Heverlee, B-3001 Belgium E: marc.walon@honeywell.com T: +32 32 16 39 12 15 W: www.honeywell.com Honeywell is a global provider of products, services, technology and solutions for buildings, homes and industries including aerospace, refining, chemicals, automotive and more. Laser Optical Engineering Ltd Professor John Tyrer Managing Director PO Box 6321, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3XZ United Kingdom E: johntyrer@laseroptical.co.uk T: +44 1509 228 733 W: www.laseroptical.co.uk Laser optical engineering Ltd is an expert technology company, specialising in the developement of innovative and bespoke laser based vision products and services. Oxford Engineering Ltd
Walker Morris Solicitors Emma Wright Solicitor Kings Court, 12 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 2HL United Kingdom E: emma.wright@walkermorris.co.uk T: +44 113 283 2500 W: www.walkermorris.co.uk Walker Morris is a unique firm with a national reputation for strong multi disciplinary teamwork and straight forward advice.
Mr David Farrow Business Development Manager Unit 6, Colwell Drive, Abingdon Business Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1AU United Kingdom E: david.farrow@oxeng.co.uk T: +44 1235 530 074 W: www.oxeng.co.uk Oxford Engineering Limited of Abingdon, Oxfordshire specialises in lean manufacturing, supply chain management and precision engineering to provide total manufacturing solutions.