Melissa Hennessy

Overview:

We are delighted that Melissa Hennessy has joined Barker Brettell as a Trainee Patent Attorney reporting to David Harris and Katie Howe.

Experience:

• Assisted with the prosecution of patent applications at the EPO and UKIPO, as well as attend client meetings to gain an understanding of the invention and learn how to offer the necessary help and advice.
• Gaining experience in matters relating to copyright and design for a variety of works.
• Undertook an extended project at Durham University researching novel approaches to health-tracking, namely contact lenses with the in-built ability to measure the user’s blood cortisol levels. Developed a deep understanding of what is required to transform a theoretical invention into a marketable product.
• Undertook a data collection and analysis project in Durham University Physics Department, involving the determination of sunspot temperatures relative to that of the solar surface.