Australian Patent and 
Trade Marks Attorney
Email: david.mccarthy@wrays.com.au
Educational Background:
Master of Industrial Property Law, University of Technology, Sydney (2009)
PhD in Molecular Biochemistry - Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (University of Western Australia) (2009).
Registered Australian Patent Attorney (2010) and Trade Marks Attorney (2008).
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science and Biotechnology – Murdoch University (1999).
Technology Areas (specialty areas):
| Biotechnology |
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Molecular and cellular biology, genomics and transgenics, microbiology, virology, immunology and antibody technology, proteomics, nanotechnology, bioinformatics, plant and agri-biotech, food sciences. |
| Pharmaceuticals |
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New pharmaceutical entities, pharmaceutical process and formulations, new therapeutic uses and applications. |
| Medical Technologies & Diagnostics |
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Drug delivery systems, diagnostics, medical devices. |
| Plant Breeders' Rights |
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Professional Experience:
PhD Research in cellular signaling in cancer.
Postgraduate Medical Researcher for WAIMR, University of Western Australia.
David specialises primarily in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. He has current experience and knowledge in recent advances in molecular and cellular biology, proteomics and genomics and has experience in drafting patent applications and with patent oppositions.
Professional Affiliations:
Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia (Member).
Intellectual Property Society of Australia & New Zealand (Member).
Australian Society of Medical Research (Student Member).
Australian Society of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (Student Member).
AusBiotech (Corporate member).
Service Areas:
Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals
Plant Breeders' Rights