Patent Attorney And Director
CurrentI have been guiding companies through the patent and design acquisition process for more than 20 years, whilst also helping navigate competitor rights. After being a Principal and Head of Business Development & Marketing at one of Australia’s large Tier 1 firms, I decided to join Hayden at Argon IP to fulfil my desire to be involved with all aspects of running an Intellectual Property firm, whilst remaining an active patent attorney who is people and client focused. Over my career I have advised clients on patentability and infringement, prepared and prosecuted patent and design applications in Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and internationally. I also have experience in opposing the grant of Australian patents and enforcing rights both in Australia and internationally. I have been involved in numerous due diligence projects, for investors, purchasers and companies looking for investment. My undergraduate training in Product Design Engineering covered industrial design principles, including ergonomic design in relation to consumer and medical products. I have therefore established a reputation for my holistic strategy advice for protection, encompassing patent and design protection, and have managed some of the largest international registered design portfolios.Specialisations:Medical devices, particularly endoscopic surgical devices, prosthetics, methods of treatment, and medical instrumentation including analyte monitoring systems. Mining equipment, particularly ground engaging tools (GET) and earth-moving equipment, geophysical data acquisition. Consumer products, including child restraints, tapware, lighting, bicycle lights and bells, videography equipment, furniture and clothing. Building construction equipment, including jump-form systems and pre-fabricated building elements.
