Joan Hester

Joan Hester is an experienced professional in the patent administration field, currently serving as a Senior Patent Administrator at HLK since September 2019. Prior roles include Patent Administrator Coordinator at Venner Shipley LLP from February 1999 to August 2019, and Patent Secretary at Mathys & Squire LLP for a brief period in 1998-1999. Joan began a career in legal support as a Trainee Patent Secretary at Urquhart Dykes & Lord, followed by positions as a Legal Secretary at Harris Da Silva and a Junior Legal Secretary at Bhagwandeen & Co Solicitors. Early career experience includes working as a Receptionist/Secretary at Stock-In-Trade Office Supplies. Educational accomplishments include completing a Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) qualification and a Pitman Secretarial Course, along with obtaining a BTEC First Diploma in Business & Finance. Joan also earned 7 GCSEs at Ricards Lodge High School.