Ryan Gilbertson

Trainee Patent Attorney
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Ryan is a trainee patent attorney with a Mechanical Engineering background.

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Ryan holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Auckland. During his studies, he was actively involved in satellite design and development in collaboration with local organisations.

Prior to joining POF, Ryan worked with several satellite start-up companies focused on real-world applications such as drug development and space debris removal. He also gained experience at a leading Australasian engineering group, where he contributed to building services design and the implementation of sustainable technologies.

Ryan is currently working towards obtaining registration as a Trans-Tasman Patent Attorney.

Expertise & Experience

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil & Industrial Engineering

Qualifications

  • BE(Hons) Mech.Eng

More about Ryan

Interests

Rock climbing

My go-to Karaoke song is

Waking Up In Vegas by Katy Perry

Alternative career

Flower Farmer

Favorite music

Radiohead

Related news and insights

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The Beginning of the End for 1953 Act Divisionals in New Zealand

A higher threshold for patentability and the imposition of a five-year time limit for requesting examination were introduced when the New Zealand Patents Act 2013 replaced the Patents Act 1953.
Nic Bouverie

24 June 2026

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