Harriet Wilson

Harriet is a senior patent attorney with specific expertise across chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology. She brings a combination of international intellectual property (IP) experience, technical knowledge and in-house insight to help businesses protect and commercialise their innovations.

Expertise

Harriet’s technical background, combined with her commercial insight, allows her to approach patent strategy with both scientific depth and a strong business lens. Her collaborative style helps her build trusted relationships with clients, understand their goals, and deliver tailored, high-quality IP solutions.

Experience

Harriet has worked in IP for over 20 years, including in private practice and as in-house counsel. She began her career in New Zealand before moving to London, where she worked at a UK IP firm advising clients across the pharmaceuticals sector. Her international experience gives her a strong understanding of global patent systems and complex portfolio management.

Before joining AJ Park, Harriet spent 10 years as in-house IP counsel at a global leader in medical device innovation. There, she managed large patent portfolios, supported R&D teams, and aligned IP strategy with commercial objectives.

Harriet enjoys working closely with in-house teams to develop strong, commercially focused patent portfolios.