Kilburn & Strode
Rupert Mellor is an experienced attorney currently working at Kilburn & Strode since March 2024. Prior to this role, Rupert served as a European Patent Attorney at WP Thompson from May 2018 to February 2024, where responsibilities included acting as a UPC representative and providing expertise as a part-qualified UK patent attorney. Rupert's earlier work includes a significant research role as a Postgraduate Researcher at the National Physical Laboratory, focusing on Nano-Electro-Mechanical Systems and superconducting devices. Additional experience encompasses volunteer work with St John Ambulance and various positions in research and engineering during earlier academic pursuits. Rupert holds a PhD in Condensed Matter and Materials Physics and an MSci in Physics, both from Royal Holloway, University of London.
Kilburn & Strode
At Kilburn & Strode, we work collegiately as a firm, pooling our knowledge and experience, and collaboratively with our clients to achieve their goals. Established in 1906, we have grown to become one of Europe's leading patent and trade mark firms. We’re known for professional, commercially-minded advice delivered in plain English by expert attorneys. We believe in tailoring our approach to fit each client and we thrive on the challenge of helping them to navigate the complex world of patents, trade marks, designs and copyright. In every case, no matter how complex the issue or competitive the market, we are focused on helping our clients to protect and profit from their ideas.