About this Event
Have you ever wondered how intellectual property (IP) fits into the bigger picture of the business world and the role of the Patent Attorney, Trade Marks Attorney or IP Lawyer? Then this presentation will answer your questions. Come and join Griffith Hack Principals Mark Pullen and Leanne Oitmaa at Liberty for lunch, networking with Griffith Hack Principals and Attorneys and a discussion on IP, its role in your business and building an IP team.
About the Speakers:
Mark Pullen, Principal, Patent Attorney
Mark is passionate about innovation and for over 20 years Mark worked as a patent examiner (UK) prior to entering the patent attorney profession in Australia in 2000; “I have a fairly keen sense about whether an application will get through or not”.
Mark has specific expertise across physics applications, mechanical engineering, Medtech, Agtech, mining and transport technologies for Australian companies, and manages IP portfolios for Australian and overseas entities. Having worked in the military, rail and manufacturing sectors, Mark has a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw upon from commercial and government IP agency perspective.
For the past 10 years Mark has been an integral contributor to the prestigious WA Innovator of the Year Program and Awards both as an Advisory Committee member and judge, working alongside some of the State’s most influential and progressive individuals.
His ongoing contribution to industry, state and local government, universities and emerging businesses is evidenced through his regular presentations and participation in IP professional industry groups including the Licensing Executive Society – Australia and New Zealand.
Leanne Oitmaa, Principal, Trade Mark & Patent Attorney, Lawyer
Leanne Leanne advises clients across the broad spectrum of intellectual property, from protecting strategies and prosecution through to commercialisation advice and enforcement. Leanne has specific expertise in the areas of telecommunications, optical and photonic technologies, internet applications, e-commerce and mechanical devices.
Drawing on her unique dual role as both a lawyer and patent & trade marks attorney, Leanne brings technical skills with her ICT and engineering patents experience. Combined with her litigation skills and drafting agreements, Leanne always seeks to fully understand and manage client requirements and expectations.
Leanne acts in litigation matters involving patents, trade marks and copyright before the Federal Court of Australia. Additionally, Leanne manages the trade mark portfolios for major international clients.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Liberty Flexible Workspaces, 197 Saint Georges Terrace, Perth, Australia
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