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Formation
- Master’s in Physics and Astrophysics (University of Exeter, UK)
- PhD in Physics – thesis: “Theory and applications for quantum rings and nanohelices” (University of Exeter, UK)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (Queen Mary University of London; equivalent to CEIPI Patents)
- UK Registered Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney
Biography
Thomas studied physics at the University of Exeter (UK), initially specializing in astrophysics during a research master’s before shifting his focus to quantum physics and nanotechnology during his PhD (theory and application of semiconductor quantum rings and nanohelices).
He began his career in the patent profession following his PhD in 2019, joining a prominent Tier-1 British IP firm. There, he worked to protect and defend inventions for industrial groups, start-ups, and research organizations, particularly in the fields of nanotechnology, metamaterials, and scientific instruments such as mass spectrometers, as well as consumer products and energy industry. He has qualified as a European Patent Attorney, and as a UK Chartered Patent Attorney.
In 2023, he moved in-house to a start-up, taking responsibility for all aspects of intellectual property. He was in charge of building and managing the patent department and protecting cutting-edge inventions in superconductors, quantum computing using bosonic modes, and error correction codes. He also led the IP due diligence of a large funding round of over 100 million euros.
Thomas joined the firm in September 2025.