Email: deborah [dot] maxwell [at] scintilla-ip.com
- Masters in Product Design Engineering, Glasgow School of Art & University of Glasgow
- European Patent Attorney
- UK Chartered Patent Attorney
- IP Litigation Certificate
- UPC Representative
Deborah brings a unique blend of technical insight and legal expertise to intellectual property protection. With a background and degree in Product Design Engineering, she has a deep understanding of how innovations are conceived and developed, allowing her to truly get under the skin of her clients’ ideas.
Deborah is experienced in advising on IP strategy to help businesses maximise the value of their innovations, as well as advising and managing patent and registered design portfolios internationally.
Passionate about supporting SMEs, start-ups, and scale-ups, Deborah works closely with founders to identify and protect their IP, ensuring they are “investor ready” and positioned for growth. Her hands-on, approachable style means clients feel supported at every stage, from invention spotting and patent searching to IP audits and portfolio management.
Deborah is a familiar face at industry events across Glasgow and Edinburgh, regularly hosting workshops for entrepreneurs and educating investors on IP due diligence and freedom-to-operate. Her goal is simple: to make IP accessible, strategic, and a powerful tool for business success.