Michael Nielsen

European Patent Attorney
European Patent Litigator

Partner

MSci Physics with Theoretical Physics, Imperial College London

Michael Nielsen

Michael is a European Patent Attorney primarily handling technologies in the fields of physics, semiconductors, medical devices and software. He has personally handled hundreds of European patent applications and is experienced in conducting oral proceedings in examination, opposition and appeal cases at the European Patent Office.

He is a member of the Professional Education Committee of epi, the Institute of Professional Representatives before the EPO, which oversees continuing professional education and qualification of European Patent Attorneys, and a Fellow of the UK Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys.

Michael was recognised as a Rising Star in Managing IP's IP Stars rankings in 2020 and 2021.


KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGES: 
English (native), Finnish (intermediate)


IP PROFESSIONAL SINCE:
2012

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Speciality

Physics, applied physics, semiconductor fabrication, medical technology, software, computer-implemented inventions, mechanical inventions

Services

#Infringement analysis  #IP strategy  #IP portfolio analysis and management  #Freedom to operate analysis (FTO)  #Patenting the invention  #Invention hunt  #BERGGREN PATENTS 

Recent Posts By Michael Nielsen

18.10.2023 | Michael Nielsen

EPO Shifts to a Softer Approach for Formal Priority Assessment

The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office’s latest decision in joint cases G1/22...

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11.8.2023 | Michael Nielsen

First Preliminary Injunction Order Issued by UPC: Are Protective Letters Not So Useful After All?

Now that the first European Unified Patent Court (UPC) orders are being issued, we can start to see...

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2.8.2023 | Michael Nielsen

Protective Letters and the UPC: Mitigating Risks and Safeguarding Business Interests in the New European Patent System

The introduction of the new unitary patent and Unified Patent Court will significantly affect the...

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15.3.2023 | Michael Nielsen

Increased Complexity in European Post-Grant Procedures Under the New Unitary Patent System: What You Need to Know

According to the European Patent Office’s Unitary Patent Guide, one of the main advantages of the...

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14.10.2022 | Michael Nielsen

The new unitary patent system makes it more important than ever for Finnish companies to actively engage with patent system

The new unitary patent system will have serious consequences for Finnish companies' freedom to...

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13.4.2022 | Michael Nielsen

The European Patent Attorney Who Cried Wolf: How To Stop the Unified Patent Court From Eating All Your Sheep

European lawyers and patent attorneys have been crying wolf over the Unitary Patent and Unified...

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1.4.2022 | Michael Nielsen

UPC Update: Representation Rules Finalised

The newly-formed Administrative Committee of the Unified Patent Court has adopted and now published...

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29.3.2022 | Michael Nielsen

Review of Simulations and Other Computer-Implemented Inventions: Berggren’s Series on 2022 EPO Guideline Revisions

In this fourth article of our 2022 weekly series addressing updates to the European Patent Office’s...

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