I am a registered patent attorney and qualified Mechanical Engineer specialising in the drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent and design applications in a broad variety of jurisdictions including Europe, the United States of America, South Africa, China, and the like. I also deal with patentability searches and opinions, infringement and validity opinions, as well as freedom to operate searches.As a senior associate at KISCH IP, I manage various clients' IP portfolios and assist them in identifying their IP assets as well as possible risks and the enforcement of the IP. My areas of technical expertise include mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering, and I have drafted and prosecuted patent applications in the fields of medical devices, non-lethal weapons, refrigeration technology, mining technology, and electric vehicle technology to name a few.