Stuart Greenwood

Stuart is a European and UK Chartered Patent Attorney who began his IP career in 2007. Before entering the profession, he worked as a mechanical engineer with one of the world's most prestigious automotive companies, where his product development work helped to analyse handling characteristics and optimise the rear suspension for the next generation of their best-selling car. This gave him valuable hands-on experience with high-performance vehicles, which continues to inform his work with clients in the automotive and wider mechanical engineering sectors.

Stuart handles a broad range of technologies, with particular expertise in automotive innovations such as autonomous driver aids (crash avoidance, electronic stability control, lane change and automatic parking), and in-car communication technologies. Beyond the automotive field, he has substantial experience in aerospace, energy and renewables, medical devices, and oil and gas. His work has spanned offshore windfarms, waste recycling and battery technology, through to inhalers, stents and emergency body-temperature cooling systems.

Over the course of his career, Stuart has advised clients on the full patent lifecycle, from freedom to operate (FTO) and drafting through to prosecution, grant, opposition and appeal. He has acted for clients of all sizes, from SMEs to multinational corporations, and supports them with both IP portfolio management and strategic planning.

Since 2016, Stuart has also served as an Examiner for the UK Final Diploma examination: Drafting of Patent Specifications, helping to train and guide the next generation of patent attorneys.

Stuart is additionally part of a network of attorneys, coordinated by the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys, who provide pro bono IP risk assessments for entrants to the Earthshot Prize - the global environmental prize launched in 2020 by Prince William and The Royal Foundation. This work reflects Stuart's passion for green technologies and his commitment to supporting innovation that addresses global sustainability challenges. 

Qualifications:

• European Litigation Attorney (ELA)
• European Patent Attorneys (EPA)
• European Design Attorney
• Chartered Patent Attorney (CPA)
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (MEng) - University of Leeds