We are a team of experienced intellectual property experts. With a quality-focused culture backed by robust business systems, we have a proven track record of efficient service and quality patents.
Ben is a registered Australian and New Zealand patent attorney (see here) and a mechanical engineer. After more than 19 years in IP, Ben has extensive experience patenting Australian innovations at home and internationally. He has a refreshingly practical, results-driven approach and enjoys working the IP system to his clients’ advantage.
Allen is a patent attorney who has close to fifty years’ experience in patent matters underpinned by formal qualifications in electronics engineering, law, business management, and business information systems. Allen is expert in patenting software and computer-implemented inventions with particular expertise in navigating Australia’s notoriously difficult ‘manner of manufacture’ (inherent patentability) requirements.
Raquel is a registered trans-tasman trademark attorney with a strong background in trademark law and brand protection. Raquel secures trademark rights for her clients, and guides the way around competitor’s trademark rights, in Australia and internationally.
Linda has more than 34 years’ experience in IP. Linda is expert in the procedural and administrative aspects of patent and design protection both domestically and internationally. Linda bridges the gap between Australian innovators and suppliers across the globe to ensure that patents are efficiently renewed.
Sigrid has more than 35 years’ experience in the patent industry, with expertise in all procedural aspects of the patenting process from filing and prosecution through to renewal, in Australia and abroad, as well as extensive experience in assisting clients to manage their IP portfolios.
Kristy has more than 19 years’ experience in the patent industry, with expertise in all procedural aspects of the patenting and design registration processes. Kristy is expert in all procedural aspects of filing and prosecuting applications in Australia, New Zealand and abroad.