Heather Taylor
About Heather Taylor
Heather Taylor is a Pan European Seal Trainee at the Directorate Patent Law of the European Patent Office, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Master of Laws from Trinity College Dublin and has a background in law and economics from various educational institutions.
Work at European Patent Office
Heather Taylor currently holds the position of Pan European Seal Trainee in the Directorate Patent Law at the European Patent Office. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing to various aspects of patent law in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. The Pan European Seal program is designed to provide trainees with practical experience in intellectual property law, enhancing their understanding of the legal frameworks governing patents across Europe.
Education and Expertise
Heather Taylor has a diverse educational background in law and related fields. She earned a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law from Trinity College Dublin, completing her studies in 2021. Prior to this, she obtained a Licence de droit from Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she completed an EUTM in a Nutshell Certificate from the European Union Intellectual Property Office Academy in 2017, which further solidified her expertise in European trademark law.
Background
Heather Taylor's academic journey began at St Marylebone C of E School, where she studied Economics, Classics, and French, achieving A Levels from 2012 to 2014. She also completed her GCSEs at St. Margaret's Independent Girls' School. Her foundational education laid the groundwork for her advanced studies in law, leading to her current role in the field of patent law.
Professional Development
In addition to her formal education, Heather Taylor has pursued various professional development opportunities. She completed the Harvard 'ContractsX' course through edX in 2016, which focused on contract law. This course contributed to her understanding of legal principles, complementing her studies in intellectual property and patent law.