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Jonathan Jackson

Partner, Patent Attorney Southampton
Profile of Jonathan Jackson

As technology changes, patent law has to evolve to keep up, so this is an endlessly fascinating field to work in. Helping clients navigate these changes and reach their commercial goals is incredibly rewarding.

Over the years, I’ve worked both in private practice and the intellectual property department of Sony Corporation. I have experience in a wide range of electronics-related technologies including image processing, telecommunications, broadcast technologies and medical imaging technologies. I also have extensive experience in Fintech; successfully drafting and prosecuting cases all over the world for various aspects of this technology. I’m known for my work on IP matters associated with wearable technology, having been published in national and international publications on the topic. I also have a keen interest in satellite communication technology and especially monetisation and jurisdictional issues relating to IP in this area.

I represent clients before the European Patent Office's Examining and Opposition Division and before the Board of Appeal. As well as drafting and prosecuting patent applications in many jurisdictions around the world, I’m also qualified to represent clients in the Higher Courts as I am a certified patent litigator.

Awards

  • Recognised as a recommended individual by IAM Patent 1000 2024.
  • Featured in the Leaders League UK Best Law Firms & IP Agencies for Patent Prosecution 2024.

Qualifications

  • MEng Electronic Engineering (specialising in telecommunications and solid state devices), University of Sheffield.
  • Certificate in Intellectual Property Law, Queen Mary, University of London.
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Litigation, Nottingham Law School.
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Advocacy (with commendation), Nottingham Law School.
  • European Patent Attorney 2005.
  • Chartered Patent Attorney 2005.
  • Patent Attorney Litigator.
  • Registered representative before the Unified Patent Court, 2023.

Memberships

  • Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA).
  • European Patent Institute (epi).
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
The 'excellent' Jonathan Jackson has specialist expertise in telecoms.
Legal 500
Recommended senior patent attorney.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
Excelling in telecommunications and electronics, Jonathan Jackson represents cutting-edge innovators.
IAM Patent 1000
"Knowledgeable and reliable", Jonathan Jackson has an affinity for the intricacies of hot new fields such as wearable technology and fintech.
IAM Patent 1000
Harnessing his expertise in electronics, Jonathan Jackson handles the drafting and prosecution of UK and European patent applications.
IAM Patent 1000
Recommended by Legal 500 2020
Legal 500
As one client professes: “He is the best professional I have met in a career of 40 years – he will deliver what he says, in the timeframe he’s stated.”
IP Stars (Managing IP)
His drafts demonstrate a deep understanding of an innovation's essence.
IAM Patent 1000
Jackson has a preternatural understanding of wearable technologies.
IAM Patent 1000
Jonathan Jackson is noted as 'the go-to IP specialist' for wearable technology.
Legal 500
Having been at Sony Corporation before joining D Young, Jonathan Jackson is the real deal when it comes to a granular understanding of electronics-related technology.
IAM Patent 1000
Solid and reliable electronics expert.
IAM Patent 1000
On the high-technology side, the headliners are Anthony Albutt and Jonathan Jackson.
IAM Patent 1000
Experienced European patent attorney.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
Jonathan Jackson, a certified patent litigator, is especially well versed in oppositions and appeals, and is renowned for his specialist expertise in telecoms, consumer electronics, sportstech and medtech.
IAM Patent 1000
Jonathan Jackson is an electronics and IT whizz.
IAM Patent 1000
He has the ability to speak to technical leads to gather the information needed to progress, is adept at changing speed and approach depending on the audience, and is timely in his responses.
IAM Patent 1000
Jonathan Jackson is a talented practitioner who is proficient in quickly identifying inventive concepts in complicated technical fields, and has an ability to explain patenting concepts to inventors in an engaging way.
IAM Patent 1000
Charles Harding and Jonathan Jackson both focus on contentious matters, with Harding particularly well known for EPO oppositions and appeals, and Jackson specialising in the telecoms sector.
Legal 500