David Joo EPA is a European patent attorney and has both legal and commercial IP experience. David studied Physics at King’s College London. Most recently, he helped develop Aon’s IP M&A advisory practice working closely with corporates and private equity firms. Prior to that, he worked at reputable US law firm Haley Guiliano, the patent practice spin-off from Ropes & Gray.
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