Joanne is a European and UK patent attorney working within the engineering, manufacturing and consumer products team.
Joanne joined Reddie & Grose in September 2018 having graduated from the University of Cambridge with a First Class Master’s degree in Natural Sciences, specialising in Materials Science. With a keen interest in polymers and sustainability, her final year research project involved developing a novel organic-inorganic hybrid polymer to improve the efficiency of solar cells. Prior to becoming a patent attorney, Joanne worked in a global engineering firm optimising the 3D printing of aluminium.
Joanne has considerable experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications as well as handling global patent portfolios. In particular, Joanne has significant experience handling patent work in the material and general mechanical fields, including mechanical processes, packaging, polymer substrates, biodegradable products, and consumer products.
Joanne also has experience in filing and prosecuting design applications.
In her spare time, Joanne is an avid baker and enjoys taste testing her cakes throughout the entire baking and decorating process. When not baking, Joanne also enjoys looking up new places to eat and trying out new (and often niche) hobbies.