Chris Benson

Partner & Head of Electronics, HGF Limited

Chris Benson is a partner in HGF and head of the firm’s electronics group. He graduated with a first-class degree in computer systems engineering and then obtained a PhD studying the effects of radiation on semiconductor devices. Mr Benson represents clients in patent and design matters before the UK Intellectual Property Office and the EPO. He also has experience of managing patent portfolios before patent offices worldwide, including the USPTO and the China National Intellectual Property Administration. Mr Benson has worked with a wide variety of clients during his career, from academic institutions, spin-outs and start-ups to multinational companies. He manages the preparation and filing of new applications through to providing freedom-to-operate and due diligence advice for clients.