Industry Areas:
- Life Science & Biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals
- Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy & Process Technology
- Chemistry & Material Sciences
- Sustainable Energy Technology
- Resources, Mining, Oil and Gas
Educational Background:
Diploma of Intellectual Property Practice
Bachelor of Laws – University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry
Professional Experience:
Todd first graduated from the University of Western Australia with first class honours in chemistry in 1992, having won an academic prize for his thesis. Todd commenced studies towards a Bachelor of Laws in 1994, which he completed in 1997, before qualifying as a Patent Attorney in 2000, winning the national prize for his performance in the qualifying examinations.
In addition to drafting and prosecuting patent applications, Todd's practice heavily involves validity and infringement opinions as well as contentious issues including oppositions and revocation actions in Australia and New Zealand, keeping him up to date with the latest judicial interpretations of the key legal principles in both jurisdictions.
Professional Affiliations:
- Institute of Patent and Trademark Attorneys of Australia (Fellow).
- Intellectual Property Society of Australia & New Zealand (Member).
- Licensing Executives Society of Australia & New Zealand (Member).
- Royal Australian Chemical Institute (Member; Chartered Chemist).
- Asian Patent Attorneys Association (Member).
- AusBiotech (Corporate member).
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