Amelia Thompson

European & Chartered UK Patent Attorney | Biotech & Pharma | Abel + Imray

London, England, United Kingdom

About

I am a European and Chartered UK Patent Attorney in the chemistry and life sciences practice group at Abel & Imray. We blend legal and scientific expertise with commercial awareness to advise on all aspects of IP strategy before the European Patent Office, the UK IP Office and major international IP offices. We work with a wide range of clients in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical areas, from growing start-ups & research institutions to established pharmaceutical companies.

Experience

  • Abel + Imray (5 yrs 11 mos)
    • European Patent Attorney at Abel & Imray
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Trainee Patent Attorney
      Sep 2020 - Aug 2025 · 5 yrs

  • eLife Digests Writer at eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
    2018 - Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Preparing plain-language summaries of scientific articles accessible to a wide range of audiences; requires excellent written communication skills while following strict editorial and stylistic guidelines.

  • Commercialisation Associate (Life Sciences) at Cambridge Enterprise
    Sep 2019 - Jul 2020 · 11 mos

    Working within the Life Sciences Technology Transfer team to commercialise IP originating from research carried out by Cambridge academics.

  • Postdoctoral Research Scientist at University of Cambridge
    2018 - 2019 · 1 yr

    Carrying out cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research at the interface of neurobiology and materials science, within the laboratory of Dr. Kristian Franze (St. John's College/Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience.

  • Freelance Copywriter at Hinge Health
    Jun 2015 - Jul 2015 · 2 mos

    Preparing curriculum materials for patient-focused, self-delivered curriculum on managing osteoarthritis.