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Charles Harding Partner Chartered Patent Attorney European Patent Attorney European Design Attorney Office Location: Southampton

Specialist Fields

Handles a broad range of subject-matter in both the chemical and biological fields, including biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology, food science, pharmaceuticals, drug delivery and diagnostics.

Technical Background

BSc Hons Chemistry and Biochemistry, Imperial College, University of London.

PhD in medical research, Birbeck College, University of London. Research into MRI contrast agents. At least one product in general clinical diagnostic usage.

Professional Experience

Previous experience in the Chemical and Biotechnological Industry with Rohm & Haas Company.

Joined D Young & Co in 1993 and became a Partner in 1995.

Selected Technical Publications

• Bligh SW, Harding CT, Sadler PJ, Bulman RA, Bydder GM, Pennock JM, Kelly JD, Latham IA, Marriott JA. “Use of paramagnetic chelated metal derivatives of polysaccharides and spin-labeled polysaccharides as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging.” Magn Reson Med. 1991 Feb;17(2):516-32.
• Named inventor on EP 0183760B, EP 0210043B and EP 0236411B
  

Societies and Council membership

Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry

Other Interests/Activities

Lecturer on Certificate in Intellectual Property course at Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London. Teaches candidates on the European Qualifying Examinations Papers A and B (chemistry) at Queen Mary and Westfield College. Also is a regular speaker at International Conferences