Dr Craig Turner is a Partner and European and UK Patent Attorney in our Chemical and Life Sciences team, specialising in the oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industry sectors. Accredited with a PhD in Neurophysiology and a BA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University, Craig offers unique industry understanding and is recognised as the go-to person for the most complex patent cases in his field.
His practice covers both contentious and non-contentious patent work. He is experienced in representing clients at oral proceedings and is well known for his excellent success rate at the European Patent Office.
Craig advises clients ranging from large corporations to SMEs, in key territories including India, the US and Europe. He is recognised for his unparalleled attention to detail, as well as his practical and commercially focused advice across various technical fields.
Craig is an active member of IP industry committees and regularly presents at global conferences, most recently presenting at the World IP Forum (WIPF) in Bangalore, India.
Education
- MA Natural Sciences, Cambridge University
- PhD Neurophysiology, Cambridge University
- Qualified as a European patent attorney in 2001
- Qualified as a UK chartered patent attorney in 2003
- UK Intellectual Property Litigation Certificate
- Representative before Unified Patent Court
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)
- Member of The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (epi)
- Member of the International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI)
- Member of The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
Recognition & Awards
- Managing Intellectual Property, IP Stars (Patent Star) – 2025
- Legal 500 UK, Leading Partner (PATMA: Patent Attorney) 2026
- IAM Patent 1000 (Silver) for Patent Prosecution – 2026
- Managing IP: Named as a Patent Star, 2024
- Recognised in Who’s Who in Legal as IP Thought Leader 2024
- Recommended as an expert in IAM Patent 1000 2024
“Craig Turner is outstanding in all aspects of patent work. The quality of their professional input is second-to-none and business is conducted in an efficient and professional but also a friendly manner. It is a pleasure to work with them. No other team I work with are even close to this team with regard to the level of professional service provided.” – Client testimonial
(PATMA: Patent Attorney), Legal 500 UK – 2026
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“Getting the practice noticed is Craig Turner, who has been working in the IP field for 25 years and has a stellar track record before the EPO – the life sciences are his focus.” – Client testimonial
IAM Patent 1000“Craig Turner is outstanding in all aspects of patent work. The quality of their professional input is second-to-none and business is conducted in an efficient and professional but also a friendly manner. It is a pleasure to work with them. No other team I work with are even close to this team with regard to the level of professional service provided.” – Client testimonial
(PATMA: Patent Attorney), Legal 500 UK – 2026“Dr. Craig Turner is my main contact person. He is an exceptional attorney, highly skilled in all aspects of his profession (including oral advocacy). He is also very pleasant to work with.” – Client testimonial,
(PATMA: Patent Attorney), Legal 500 UK – 2026