We extend our congratulations to Dr Julian Potter, partner in the firm, who has passed the Nottingham Law School Higher Courts Advocacy course and been awarded the IPReg Higher Courts Advocacy Certificate which entitles him to refer to himself as a Patent Attorney Advocate and conduct advocacy before the English courts up to and including the Supreme Court. Julian made the observation that as usual with Nottingham Law School courses, it was detailed and demanding with an excellent balance of tutorial delivery and practical application of what was taught. The advocacy element was particularly useful and challenging.