Teacher, student and critic of IP law. Past President of CIPA and Chair of IP Pro Bono. Consultant to Michelmores LLP.

London
Joined November 2011
Steve Rowan outlines the @EPOorg Strategic Goals at @TheCIPA Congress 2019.
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Steve Rowan, EPO Vice President, at @TheCIPA Congress confirming the UK’s role as a key member of the EPO and the rights of UK attorneys to represent their clients in all matters. “Business as Usual” whatever happens with Brexit.
Thanks to all the firms which held receptions at #AIPPI2019. We had fantastic venues and hospitality!
Brexit panel here at #AIPPI2019 - a very international group - confirms confidence in the UK’s preparations for Brexit and that IP rights will be safeguarded. The UK professions are fully prepared too. Speak to your UK attorneys if you have any questions or concerns.
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Adam Williams of @The_IPO explains to #AIPPI2019 that the UK has prepared for the impact of Brexit and will be ready for what comes. Confirms patents least affected by Brexit. As @TheCIPA says it will be Business as Usual.
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With the UK delegation at the #AIPPI2019 Plenary session on Copyright in artificially generated works.
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Now in pharma session at #AIPPI2019. Patent linkage in the US, Mexico and S. Korea but not in Europe, or in China (yet?)
Session on copyright on art in museums and architecture this morning. Learning about the limitations of the right of panorama. #AIPPI2019
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Great #AIPPI2019 opening ceremony last night with performances from West End musicals, as well as a thought provoking keynote from Prof. Sir Robin Jacob.
Happy #WorldIPDay from me and @TheCIPA. Have a happy and productive day today and celebrate this year’s theme “Reach for Gold: IP and Sports.”
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IP Minister Chris Skidmore speaking at the @IPaware #WorldIPDay 2019 Celebration at the House of Commons. @TheCIPA happy to be a Gold Sponsor for the event.
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The same @JonesAlexM who gave another great talk at #CIPACongress2018 about the way the V&A and others are using 3D printing and imaging techniques in their collections.
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Congratulations to Lord Kitchin and Lady Arden on being sworn in as Justices of the Supreme Court of the UK today. Great to be there for such a grand occasion.
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Happy to celebrate with @CITMAuk President Tania and VPs Richard and Rachel, as well as @TheCIPA VP Julia at the CITMA Summer Reception on 4 July. Congratulations Tania!
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Legal services underpin trade. The UK has a premier position in the sector, says the Lord Chancellor. The GREAT campaign can help us maintain it.
Hearing from Conrad Bird, Director of the GREAT Britain Campaign about the power of the GREAT brand.
Back just in time to head off to the Legal Services are GREAT reception later this evening.
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Just back from representing @TheCIPA at the inauguration of the new @EPOorg building in The Hague by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.
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Congratulations to Lord Justice Kitchin, Lady Justice Arden and Lord Justice Sales on their forthcoming elevations to the Supreme Court of the UK.
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