Philip Groves

Philip Groves

Patent Attorney

Philip Groves specialises in the chemicals sector, although he has been involved in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications in a wide range of technical fields. These include pharmaceuticals, coatings, food production, mechanical devices, nanomaterials and industrial machinery.

Before joining UDL, Philip studied the mechanisms of light-induced protein degradation. His research encompassed a wide range of chemical, physical and biological knowledge, such as photochemistry, biological structures and fundamental photophysical processes. The interdisciplinary nature of Philip’s research sparked a desire to broaden his knowledge into the wider chemical and engineering industries.

Philip has a particular interest in the development and application of green technologies, as well as ground-breaking analytical techniques.

Philip joined UDL in September 2018 and subsequently Murgitroyd as part of the addition of UDL in October 2021. Philip is based in our Leeds Office.


  • Chemistry
  • Materials
  • Advanced materials
  • Battery
  • Hydrogen fuel cell and energy storage technology
  • Green chemistry

Attorney advice is strong and pragmatic.

General Counsel, Engineering Company

Key contributor to our Chemistry & Materials Team awarded Gold by the Financial Times

Financial Times European Leading Patent Law Firms, combined - 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 & 2024

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