Alastair Newman

JA Kemp

Alastair Newman is an associate of J A Kemp. He gained a master’s in natural sciences (chemistry) from Cambridge University, focusing on synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry, before qualifying as a chartered patent attorney and a European patent attorney. He joined J A Kemp in 2006 and handles patent work in all aspects of chemistry, including pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals (particularly lipids), industrial minerals and electroluminescent polymers. Mr Newman also has experience filing and prosecuting supplementary protection certificates, and advises on related regulatory issues. He was recently involved in referrals in this area to the European Court of Justice.