Peter Wassouf

Senior Associate
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Peter is a mechanical engineer with a passion for innovation and intellectual property law.

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He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) and a Bachelor of Business (Management), as well as a Master of Laws (Juris Doctor, with distinction) from RMIT University, and a Master of Intellectual Property Law from the University of Melbourne.

Before joining Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick he worked with major water utilities and a global consultants. He contributed to the delivery of major infrastructure projects, the management of large mechanical, civil, and electrical assets. He ultimately found his professional focus in the IP field where he contributed to the development and protection of intellectual property associated with novel engineering solutions.

Since joining POF in 2014 Peter is involved in prosecuting IP rights for both local and international clients. He is passionate about helping innovators secure patent protection and design registrations for their new and inventive products.

Expertise & Experience

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Civil & Industrial Engineering

Qualifications

  • B.Eng (Mech) (Hons), B.Bus JD MIPLaw

More about Peter

Languages I speak

English and Arabic

Interests

Football (all forms), cars, tech, home improvement

Favourite invention

Tapsquire Wallet

Person I most admire

My grandparents

Favourite film

Interstellar

Related news and insights

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Ferrari takes its 488 Pista Spider design to a hearing and prevails

Inside Ferrari’s successful design registration appeal. A look at how the Australian Designs Office assesses freedom to innovate in performance cars.
Peter Wassouf

21 July 2020

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Entitlement to ownership of a design registration: Get it right or risk losing it!

Design registration ownership: Get it right or risk losing it! Discover the critical difference between design refinement and true authorship under the Act.
Peter Wassouf

5 July 2019

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