Jeffrey (Jeff) Gyi, PhD

Jeff has a degree in Biochemistry and Chemistry from the University of Sheffield, UK, and a PhD in Pharmacy (Biophysics in medicinal chemistry) from the University of Manchester, UK. He gained postdoctoral experience in biophysical molecular modelling, systems and programming from the MRC National Institute of Medical Research, London, UK.

Jeff joined De Clercq & Partners in 2002 and qualified as a European Patent Attorney in 2010. Jeff successfully obtained the Certificate on Patent Litigation in Europe from Politecnico di Milano. He has been registered as a representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC).

Jeff was named MIP Rising Star in Intellectual Property in 2019 and for many years has been recommended in the IAM Patent 1000 directory of legal and attorney firms and individual practitioners for his work in mechanical, engineering, software and chemistry industries. Since 2020, Jeff has been named as MIP notable practitioner.

Areas of practice

• Drafting, filing and prosecution of European and PCT patent applications
• Drafting and prosecution of national patent applications
• Oppositions and appeal proceedings before the EPO
• Oral proceedings before the EPO in examination and opposition and before the Boards of Appeal
• Opinions regarding patentability, freedom-to-operate, arbitration, infringement and validity of intellectual property rights
• IP due diligence and advice on licenses and IP acquisitions
• Litigation advice
• Portfolio management, advice and strategy
• General strategic and legal advice in IP matters

Jeff regularly lectures on aspects of intellectual property, and has written several published articles. He is a member of LES and AIPPI .

Languages

Jeff is a native English speaker, with a working knowledge of Dutch, French and German.

Competences

Jeff has scientific experience in various technologies covering mechanical engineering, software, biotech and chemistry fields. Application areas include medical and hospital technologies, dental systems, software, machine learning, wearables, digital markers, robotics, vehicle transmission systems and general mechanical devices. Clients are drawn from many sectors including engineering, healthcare/hospitals, chemistry, consumer goods and products, diagnostics and transport.

What they say about Jeff

"Very dedicated and professional with highly competent, efficient, excellent service and advice, and unique ability to unravel the most complex inventions." - IAM Patent 1000 (2024)