IP Strategy
& Innovation Management
I work at the intersection of business, tech & law helping companies maximize the value of their intellectual assets.
Services
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Understand what’s yours (even if you can’t touch it) and how to use IP to maximize value and minimize risk.
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Devise and document an actionable IP strategy aligned with your immediate business objectives and long-term ambitions.
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Build awareness and knowledge of intellectual asset management and IP among your management team, engineers, investors, and board members.
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Get continuity and improved decision-making without the overhead of a full-time IP headcount.
About Me
Not your typical lawyer. Not your typical engineer.
I help companies understand, protect, and get value from the things that make them different. Patents are part of that, but so are the know-how, data, relationships, brand, and ways of working that rarely show up on a balance sheet. I call these intellectual assets (or “IAs’”), and I’ve spent over ten years working out how to manage them well.
My experience spans tech, start-ups, and aerospace and defence, across Europe and Australia.
I hold a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, specialising in Intellectual Capital Management, and I’m a qualified solicitor (admitted in NSW, Australia).
I work with …
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For founders, understanding intellectual property is paramount to safeguarding innovations and gaining competitive advantage. It’s never too early to start thinking about this aspect of your venture.
I provide tailored guidance to help you grasp the value of your intellectual assets and devise strategies aligned with your business objectives, ensuring effective protection and utilization of your ideas. -
In the fast-paced startup environment, intellectual property can be a game-changer for differentiation and growth.
I offer tailored IP strategies and educational workshops to equip your team with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage intellectual assets from the outset.
I can also provide flexible support as a trusted advisor to help navigate IP challenges as you grow. -
As your company scales, a robust IP strategy becomes increasingly critical.
My expertise can help identify opportunities to strengthen your IP portfolio and provide ongoing support to efficiently manage IP operations, ensuring your intellectual assets remain a driving force for value creation and expansion.
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Intellectual property evaluation is integral to assessing investment opportunities. I offer comprehensive assessments to gauge the strength of a company's IP portfolio, providing valuable insights to inform investment decisions.
Additionally, I provide educational resources to help portfolio companies enhance their IP management practices, ultimately increasing their long-term potential and value.
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Law firms are increasingly expected to offer strategic advice, not just IP prosecution and enforcement. With experience on both sides, as a qualified solicitor and an in-house IP lead, I help firms bridge that gap for their clients.
I offer IP strategy and intellectual asset assessments that firms can bring to their clients alongside their existing services, as well as workshops to build strategic IP skills within your team.
I can also provide flexible support on specific client matters or secondments when you need extra capacity or an in-house perspective.
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Intellectual property education is fundamental to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
My workshops are designed to empower educators with the knowledge and tools to integrate essential IP and intellectual asset management concepts into their teaching, nurturing a new generation of informed innovators and entrepreneurs who understand the importance of IP.