Appointment strengthens Astrum team

PATENT attorneys Astrum have made a key appointment to the expanding team with the appointment of Paula Pegler.

Paula, pictured right, joins the Newport-based company as a paralegal, overseeing patent applications and supporting managing director Gillian Whitfield, pictured left, who will step up the development of the fast-expanding business.

The pair have worked together previously, before Dr Whitfield set up Astrum. She said, “People qualified to Paula’s level are very rare outside London, so I’m glad that she has decided to join us.

“Paula’s work on the procedural aspect of patents will allow me to concentrate on bringing in new clients and grow Astrum successfully. Her appointment will herald the start of another significant chapter in the company’s development.”

Paula will work as the formalities administrator, drawing up the documents for a patent application, monitoring dates and liaising with clients. In turn, Dr Whitfield, who will be president of the Newport Chamber of Trade (ngb2b) from July, will continue building links with technology and innovative companies in South Wales and further afield.

She said, “I am pleased to be part of the team at Astrum, and I look forward to working with Gill and supporting her in the future development of the company.”