Within the mechanical/electronics team, Laurie assists French and foreign clients in acquiring and defending their IP rights, particularly in drafting patent applications and in grant procedures, in France and in Europe.

Her practice focuses on general mechanics, materials (materials chemistry and physics), and transport (automotive, rail, and aerospace).

Laurie regularly assists innovative companies, including startups and project leaders, in these areas across France and Europe.

She began her career with CASALONGA in 2015.

Education

• - Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Property Law, specialization in Patents, at CEIPI (University of Strasbourg) – 2014
• - Master’s degree in physicochemistry of materials (University of Paris 7, Denis Diderot) Surfaces, Thin layers and Nanomaterials – 2012

Professional organizations

Laurie Thomas is a member of the European Patent Institute (epi).

Languages

French, English