Chris Lester
Senior Patent Attorney
Chris Lester holds a Masters degree in Physics from the University of Bath and a PhD in physics from the University of Bristol. His PhD research focussed on using neutron scattering techniques to study iron- and copper-based superconductors. Chris has published scientific papers relating to charge ordering of copper-based superconductors, magnetic dynamics of high-Tc superconductors, and spin density wave phases in quantum meta-magnetic systems.
Chris joined Murgitroyd in March 2022 and is a Senior Attorney working in the Electronics group from the Belfast Office. Before joining Murgitroyd, Chris spent three years examining UK patent applications relating to electrical and computing technologies at the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO).
- Physique
- Logiciels
- Électronique
- Superconductivity
- Neutron scattering
Recognised as Rising Star 2024
Managing Intellectual Property Rising Star Awards 2024
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Chief Technology Officer, Livestock monitoring platform company
Key contributor to our Technology, Media & Telecoms Team awarded Gold by the Financial Times
Financial Times European Leading Patent Law Firms - 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 & 2024
Member of the China Team awarded "Most Recommended International IP Agencies" 2024
China in-house IP Managers Annual Conference - 2024
