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Charlotte Watkins

Charlotte Watkins

Partner

Charlotte has practised in the field of Intellectual Property since 2001, working primarily in the life sciences sector.

Charlotte also has wide experience of patent enforcement and defence globally. As well as being highly experienced before the UK Intellectual Property Office and European Patent Office, Charlotte has a notable knowledge of the patent systems of many other key jurisdictions.

Charlotte was a partner in a large firm of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys in the UK before establishing Secerna LLP in May 2011. She is also a non-executive Director of PAMIA, the body that provides professional indemnity insurance to the patent profession.

 

 

Charlotte Watkins Acknowledged in IAM 1000 Rankings:

 

Silver - Individuals: prosecution

 

IAM 1000 on Charlotte Watkins: “Charlotte masterfully manages large patent portfolios, overseeing every facet of patent prosecution at the UKIPO and EPO. From ensuring accurate ownership to providing in-depth strategic analysis, her expertise is unparalleled. Clients can always depend on her for insightful, strategic advice.” 

 

IAM 1000 Recommended Firm & Individual

 

LinkedIn: Charlotte Watkins

Contact

Email: cwatkins@secerna.com

About Charlotte Watkins

Qualifications

  • MA Cantab (Natural Sciences)
  • Chartered Patent Attorney
  • European Patent Attorney
  • UPC Representative

Specialist Sectors

  • High-value Biologics
  • Analytical Techniques
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Medical Devices
  • Cell-based Therapies

Areas of special expertise

  • Drafting and filing of patent applications, oppositions and appeals
  • World-wide prosecution of patent applications
  • Management of global patent portfolios and patent lifecycles
  • Due diligence services, including funding rounds support, product clearance, mergers and acquisitions advice
  • Freedom to operate, infringement and validity opinions in technical fields that include nucleic acid tools, fusion proteins, wound therapies, therapeutic antibodies, medical devices and DNA sequencing
BIO International Convention 2026 - San Diego, USA (June 22-25, 2026)

BIO International Convention 2026 - San Diego, USA (June 22-25, 2026)

Meet with Secerna Partner, Charlotte Watkins and Senior Associate, Huw Jenkins at BIO International Convention, San Diego, USA between 22nd - 25th June 2026.

It’s a great opportunity to speak with our highly experienced team, and both Charlotte and Huw will be available for meetings and appointments to discuss any Intellectual Property questions you may have. Please get in touch before their diaries fill up.

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