Deborah Lowther
About Deborah Lowther
Deborah Lowther serves as the Head Patent Counsel at Ceres Power, where she has worked since 2018. She has a robust background in intellectual property management, having held various roles in notable companies and gained extensive experience in patent prosecution across major international markets.
Current Role at Ceres Power
Deborah Lowther serves as the Head Patent Counsel at Ceres Power, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she oversees the management of the company's intellectual property portfolio and engages in competitor monitoring activities. Her responsibilities include providing IP contractual advice, conducting freedom to operate analysis, and participating in invention harvesting and licensing activities. Her extensive background in intellectual property law supports her leadership in this capacity.
Previous Experience in Intellectual Property
Prior to her current role, Deborah Lowther held several positions in the field of intellectual property. She worked as Interim IP Manager at Ceres Power from 2017 to 2018 and as Senior Associate at Cleveland Scott York from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she served as Head IP Counsel at Isentropic Ltd from 2011 to 2016. Her career also includes significant roles at QinetiQ, where she was Head of Profession (Patent Attorney) and Senior Patent Attorney, contributing to her expertise in managing IP portfolios.
Educational Background
Deborah Lowther studied at the University of Cambridge, where she earned an M.A. in Natural Sciences with a focus on Chemistry, Metallurgy, and Materials Science from 1984 to 1987. She also obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law from Queen Mary, University of London, from 1988 to 1989. This educational foundation has equipped her with the knowledge necessary for her roles in intellectual property management.
Expertise in Patent Prosecution
Deborah Lowther possesses extensive experience in prosecuting patent applications across major international markets, including the United States, Canada, India, China, and Japan. Her work involves managing intellectual property portfolios for both start-ups and large multinational corporations. She has developed expertise in freedom to operate analysis and due diligence processes, which are critical for navigating complex patent landscapes.
Career Timeline and Roles
Deborah Lowther's career spans several years and includes various roles in intellectual property. She began as a Patent Attorney at Abel & Imray from 1987 to 2001, followed by a nine-year tenure as Senior Patent Attorney at QinetiQ. She then worked as a Network Attorney at K2 IP Ltd from 2012 to 2016. Her diverse experiences have contributed to her current position as Head Patent Counsel at Ceres Power, where she has been since 2018.