We are delighted to announce our newest patent and trade marks attorney, Dr Louis Tsai, who registered on 5 August 2016. Louis joined Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick in 2013, having completed his double undergraduate degrees in Science and Engineering at the University of New South Wales, majoring in Medical Immunology, Microbiology and Bioinformatics. Louis then obtained …
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From 25 – 27 July, POF rolled out a series of anti-counterfeiting seminars and workshops across Australasia in conjunction with leading European anti-counterfeiting organisation, React. As React’s exclusive partner in Australia since 2010 and in New Zealand since last year, POF delivered events in Auckland and Sydney for brand owners and authorities in the anti-counterfeiting …
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On Thursday 21 July, POF hosted an end of the financial year celebration at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), featuring the popular Scorsese exhibition. Located in the heart of Melbourne, ACMI is a state-of-the-art facility, purpose-built for the preservation, exhibition and promotion of film, television and digital culture. Clients enjoyed the exhibition …
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Congratulations to our newest patent and trade marks attorney, Dr David Hvasanov, who registered on 1 July 2016. David started with Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick (POF) in June 2013, following the completion of his undergraduate degree in science at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), for which he was awarded the University Medal. David then …
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Managing Partner, Ross McFarlane. Ross will take up his new role on 1 July 2016. Ross has been a Partner since 2006, and was elected to the POF Group Board in 2011. He is a member of the Electronics, Physics and IT practice group, and …
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of three new Senior Associates and two new Associates, effective from 1 July 2016. Our new Senior Associates are: Magda Bramante BSc LLB LLM Magda has a wide range of experience in all aspects of IP including patent, design, trade mark, copyright and trade practices issues. Magda is also …
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The rise and fall of Theranos has seen the unravelling of this US based health-technology start-up, with the once heralded company now under criminal investigation and facing a class action. We are proud to host BioMelbourne’s BioBriefing session: “Health-Tech and Hype: Lessons from Theranos” to be held on 5 July 2016. At this event, a …
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We are pleased to announce that POF partner, Russell Waters, has been recognised as an Expert Guide in Euromoney’s Trade mark Expert Guides 2016. Partners Greg Chambers and Ross McFarlane have also been recognised for their expertise in the Patents Experts Guides. For 20 years, the Expert Guides have consolidated a database of the growing …
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On 9 May 2016, POF hosted a wine tasting and networking event as part of the 2016 AusMedtech national conference in Adelaide. The wine tasting was conducted by local wine producer, and POF client, Two Hands Wines (THW). POF’s Lead Partner for medical technology, Dr Scott Whitmore, welcomed guests and spoke about POF’s expertise in …
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We are proud to sponsor BioMelbourne’s 8th Annual ‘Connecting Women’ Luncheon to be held on 20 May 2016. We have been a sponsor of this event since its inception in 2008 and we are delighted to continue this long-standing association. This significant annual event recognises the contributions and success of women in innovative science industries, …
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