“In my spare time I’m a keen cook and it’s as true in IP as it is in cooking; putting the right combinations of skills, knowledge and strategy together is the only way to get your intellectual assets to rise.”

I AM: a good people person and communicator

Title: Patent and Trade Marks Attorney

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Honours), PhD, Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law, Master of Industrial Property

I have almost 20 years background in medical research in both the public and private sectors covering immunology, connective tissue diseases and applied protein and peptide chemistry. I developed a technical specialisation in protein purification methodologies for both my own and allied projects.

I also have a specific interest in public sector technology transfer, having worked in the Tech Transfer Office of a GO8 University for seven years. I was responsible for invention triage and evaluation of invention disclosures, patent portfolio management and licence negotiations as well as securing research funding, dealing with venture capitalists and various funding bodies and implementing research, IP and allied agreements.

In my role as a patent attorney I focus on the chemical and biotech sectors but have interests in allied areas such as food technology and plant technologies. The implementation of IAM principles within the public sector is of particular interest.