Kaushal Choonee

Experience

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  Deutsche Bank

  Jul 2006 - Aug 2006

  IT Analyst

  Database administrator in the IT Asset management team.

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  Powell Gilbert LLP

  Nov 2010 - Dec 2010

  Consultant

  Technical consultancy in the area of electronics and telecommunications to assist with patent litigation.

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  Imperial College London

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2014

  Postdoctoral Research Associate

  Investigating the use of light, in combination with nano-structures, to trap molecules in solution.

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  National Physical Laboratory

  Jul 2014 - Nov 2017

  Senior Research Scientist

  Led the development of scalable trapped-ion devices for quantum computers (which are analogous to transistors for classical computers). Other applications include precision instrumentation, timing and positioning systems, inertial sensors, and quantum information processing. Combined my expertise in micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), together with input from experts in AMO and quantum physics, to develop a fundamental building block for the next generation of Quantum Computers. - Successfully applied for funding in order to carry out the above work- Ensured technical delivery, and managed the technical risk - Worked with partners (foundry and electronics assembly specialist) to demonstrate a supply chain for components for quantum technology Show less

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  Marks & Clerk

  Nov 2017 - Jun 2022

  I help clients (ranging from individual inventors through to SMEs and large multinationals) secure legal protection for their inventions. I draft and prosecute patent applications relating to a wide range of technologies including: quantum technology (e.g. QKD), optical and semiconductor devices, batteries, displays technology, wearable technology, RF amplifiers, computer memory, machine learning, text-to-speech synthesis, automated dialogue systems, medical diagnostic systems, and smart ticketing systems for public transport.I have had experience of hearings and appeal proceedings at the EPO, and prosecution in jurisdictions including UK, Europe, US, Japan, China and Korea. Show less I help clients (ranging from individual inventors through to SMEs and large multinationals) secure legal protection for their inventions. I draft and prosecute patent applications relating to a wide range of technologies including: quantum technology (e.g. QKD), optical and semiconductor devices, batteries, displays technology, wearable technology, RF amplifiers, computer memory, machine learning, text-to-speech synthesis, automated dialogue systems, medical diagnostic systems, and smart ticketing systems for public transport.I have had experience of hearings and appeal proceedings at the EPO, and prosecution in jurisdictions including UK, Europe, US, Japan, China and Korea. Show less

  • Associate

    Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Trainee Patent Attorney

    Nov 2017 - Apr 2021
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  Elekta

  Jun 2022 - now

  • Senior Patent Attorney

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Patent Attorney

    Jun 2022 - Jan 2025