Experience

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  Trimble

  Dec 2006 - Feb 2007

  Software intern

  Helped develop a mapping system in C# for use in navigation

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  Aj park

  Jan 2008 - Apr 2014

  Patent attorney

  Involved in all aspects of patent protection, including advising on patentability , drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and formulating filing strategies. Involved in aspects of patent infringement, including identifying and analysing infringement risk and helping with infringement resolutions (including providing invalidation, design around and/or licencing advice). Protect and provide advice in relation to Registered Designs or Design patents. Provide advice in relation to NZ Copyright Law. Show less

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  Fisher & paykel healthcare

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  In-house ip advisor - secondment
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  Raven ip | patent attorneys australia

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2016

  Patent attorney

  Australian and NZ Patent Attorney specialising in electrical and mechanical technologies.

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  Discover ip

  Sept 2014 - now

  Founder | patent and trade marks attorney

  Making high-quality IP services more accessible to tech, deep-tech and education/training-based start-ups, scale-ups and university spin-offs. Driven by big ideas that solve real-world problems, and enjoy backing early-stage businesses on their IP journey to greatness.

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  Kalpra

  Apr 2020 - Jan 2022

  Founder

  Co-founded an online fitness products business that was a fun project and a great learning experience. Eventually decided to move on to focus solely on the growth and impact of Discover IP instead.