David Carling

Partner, Potter Clarkson LLP. David focuses on guiding SMEs and early-stage life sciences and food technology innovators in developing their intellectual property (‘IP’) strategies. He is a European and UK patent attorney specialising in the chemical and pharmaceutical fields. David’s experience with contentious matters, particularly in the pharmaceutical and veterinary sectors, has developed his passion for providing pragmatic, commercial advice while remaining attuned to the potential pitfalls of patent litigation. He also advises on patent term extensions, including supplementary protection certificates (‘SPCs’) and on regulatory and data exclusivity for pharmaceuticals.