David Thomas Williams
Ph.D., B.Sc.(Hons)
Practice Areas:
Dr. Williams joined df-mp in 2009 and is a member of the firm's strong and diversified pharmaceutical and chemistry practice groups. He enhances the team with his scientific background which includes organic, inorganic and organometallic chemistry. During education he received several awards. He also has gained 5½ years experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
As a patent attorney trainee, he is involved in patent drafting, prosecution, and opposition matters concerning European patents. Furthermore, he assists in rendering freedom-to-operate and validity opinions in his areas of specialisation.
Education and Professional Experience:
1995 – 1997
HND (Distinction) in chemistry from Halton College, England
1997 – 1999
B.Sc. (Hons) in chemistry from the University of Liverpool, England
1999 – 2003
Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Sheffield, England
(Ph.D. thesis is related to the asymmetric synthesis of epoxides using sulfur ylides)
2003 – 2008
Development Chemist in the pharmaceutical industry
(developing robust, safe and cost-effective chemical processes for generic API's)
Since 2009
European Patent Attorney Trainee at df-mp
Activities and Publications:
- Author of a scientific publication:
