Our People

Educational Background:
Registered New Zealand Patent Attorney (2007).
Master of Intellectual Property Law – Monash University (2004).
Registered Australian Patent and Trade Marks Attorney (2004).
PhD in Molecular Microbiology – Murdoch University (2000).
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Molecular Microbiology – University of Western Australia (1994).
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Biotechnology – Murdoch University (1993). 

Technology Areas (specialty areas):
Biotechnology Molecular biology, genomics, microbiology, immunology and antibody technology, proteomics, nanotechnology, bioinformatics, plant and agri-biotech, food sciences

Pharmaceuticals New pharmaceutical entities, pharmaceutical process and formulations, new therapeutic uses and applications.

Medical Technologies & Diagnostics Drug delivery systems, diagnostics, medical devices

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Professional Experience:
Penny specialises primarily in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.  She has extensive experience in prosecution of local and overseas originating patent applications and drafting. 

Professional Affiliations:
Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia (Member).
Intellectual Property Society of Australia & New Zealand (Member).
AusBiotech (Corporate member)