Intellectual Property

Derek has considerable experience in contentious intellectual property matters, including related advisory work, in both the Australian Federal Court and the UK Patents Court. His advice covers the full range of intellectual property rights, with a particular emphasis on patents and trade marks. He has represented companies across a broad range of industry sectors including electronics, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, heavy industry and medical devices. His work has often involved European, US and South East Asian companies in multi-jurisdictional IP disputes which has given him significant experience of cross-border IP issues.

Derek’s experience also includes non-contentious aspects of IP, particularly assignment and licencing of technology. He has advised clients in relation to IP policy and strategy aimed at identifying, protecting and commercialising IP assets. His experience also includes advising clients in relation to issues of regulatory compliance.

AIPPI

Principal, Lawyer

- Doctor of Philosophy (Physics) - University of Cambridge, UK- Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice – Bristol University, UK- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice – College of Law, UK- Diploma in Law – College of Law, UK- Bachelor of Natural Sciences (Honours) – University of Cambridge, UK