Josh Bradley

Josh Bradley is an Associate Lecturer in Patent Law at the UCL Faculty of Laws and a PhD candidate researching patent-eligible subject matter. He holds a BS in Engineering, JD/MBA from Saint Louis University, and an LLM in Intellectual Property Law (Distinction) from the University of Turin/WIPO. His work focuses on reforming ambiguous patent eligibility standards in the digital age, particularly for software, AI/ML, and business method innovations.

• Education: PhD Candidate (UCL), LLM (Turin/WIPO), JD/MBA (Saint Louis University), BS (Missouri S&T)
• Professional Background: Former USPTO Patent Examiner, Technology Transfer Specialist (Missouri S&T), and licensed attorney in Missouri

Research interests emphasize harmonizing global patent eligibility rules to accommodate modern technologies. His 2020 article advocates for clearer standards based on his experience as an examiner. Awards include the UCL IBIL Scholarship and Harvard’s Copyright Law Certificate.

• Teaching: LLM Patent Law Course (UCL, 2021–present)
• Professional Roles: Senior Editor of UCL Journal of Law and Jurisprudence, Moot Coach for Oxford IP Moot Competition