Anne McAleer

Head of IP, Paragraf

Anne McAleer is Head of Intellectual Property at Paragraf, where she leads IP strategy for cutting-edge innovations spanning advanced materials and semiconductor technologies. She works closely with R&D and engineering teams to translate complex technical developments into practical IP strategies, helping businesses decide when to patent, when to rely on trade secrets, and how to invest wisely in protecting their work.

Debora Dorn

Patent Attorney, Appleyard Lees

Debora Dorn is a Patent Attorney with a background in physics, mathematics and machine learning. She has a particular interest in protecting AI-based technologies and has worked on a wide range of AI-related inventions. Her strong technical foundation makes her well placed to help attendees understand how their own innovations might be protected.

Julia Gwilt

Partner, Appleyard Lees IP LLP

Julia Gwilt is a Partner and has over twenty-five years' experience in the patent profession. With a background in mathematics and computer science, Julia specialises in software-implemented inventions including AI and machine learning. She also has a strong track record in training and education within the patent profession and brings that same clarity and accessibility to client-facing work.