Daniel Kelly
Trainee Patent Attorney
Daniel is a trainee patent attorney in the IT & Engineering department, working towards full qualification. He works in drafting and prosecution of European and UK patent applications for clients across the world.
Daniel works with a broad range of clients including large multinational companies, SMEs, start-ups, as well as private inventors in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Outside of work, he enjoys learning languages and speaks French, Russian, and conversational Japanese. He has a strong interest in Japanese culture and technology, and has travelled to Japan a number of times. He also plays the piano and enjoys ballroom dancing.
Daniel’s areas of expertise include condensed matter, photonics and telecommunications. Some examples include:
- Integrated photonics
- Quantum electronic devices
- Nanofabrication
- Plasma tools
- Superconducting detectors
- Cybersecurity
- Telecommunications
- Scientific apparatus
Daniel graduated from Durham University with a first-class masters degree in natural sciences (physics and mathematics). Following his degree, he studied for a PhD at Glasgow University, specialising in lithium niobate integrated photonics. Daniel joined GJE in September 2025.