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Singapore, Singapore
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Choo Chiou Yu
Principal, Director Singapore, Chemical Practice Group Leader Asia
Patents: Chemical & Life Science
+65 6333 7200 chiouyu.choo@spruson.com
Chiou Yu is Head of the Chemical team in Asia and is a registered Singapore patent attorney. Chiou Yu has extensive experience in patent practice in Asia and assists…
Chiou Yu is Head of the Chemical team in Asia and is a registered Singapore patent attorney. Chiou Yu…
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Sydney, Australia
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Dr. Elizabeth Barrett
Principal
Patents: Chemical & Life Science
+61 2 9393 0100 elizabeth.barrett@spruson.com
Elizabeth joined Spruson & Ferguson’s Chemical/Life Sciences group in 2008, where she specialises in the field of pharmaceuticals. Elizabeth assists numerous local and international clients, particularly pharmaceutical companies, in various…
Elizabeth joined Spruson & Ferguson’s Chemical/Life Sciences group in 2008, where she specialises in the field of pharmaceuticals. Elizabeth assists…
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Sydney, Australia
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Duncan Longstaff
Principal
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers: Litigation
+61 2 9393 0300 duncan.longstaff@spruson.com
Duncan is a specialist intellectual property lawyer. He has extensive IP litigation expertise with 15 years in practice. Duncan’s practice focuses on patent disputes, including in the mining/energy, pharmaceutical, biotechnology,…
Duncan is a specialist intellectual property lawyer. He has extensive IP litigation expertise with 15 years in practice. Duncan’s practice…
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Sydney, Australia
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Dr. Daniel Sieveking
Principal
Patents: Chemical & Life Science
+61 2 9393 0100 daniel.sieveking@spruson.com
Daniel Sieveking holds a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in medical microbiology and immunology from the University of New South Wales. Daniel’s doctoral studies were undertaken at…
Daniel Sieveking holds a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in medical microbiology and immunology from the University…
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Melbourne, Australia
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Dr Catherine Winbanks
Principal
Patents: Chemical & Life Science
+61 3 9067 0900 catherine.winbanks@spruson.com
Catherine Winbanks is a Principal in our Melbourne biotechnology team. Catherine specialises in patent matters for the biotechnology, agricultural and life sciences sectors. She practices in prosecuting and overseeing patent…
Catherine Winbanks is a Principal in our Melbourne biotechnology team. Catherine specialises in patent matters for the biotechnology, agricultural and…
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Singapore, Singapore
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Heidi Aston
Special Counsel
Patents: Chemical & Life Science
+65 6333 7200 heidi.aston@spruson.com
Heidi is an experienced biotechnology specialist with over two decades in the patent profession. Prior to joining Spruson & Ferguson (Asia), she was a partner at one of the…
Heidi is an experienced biotechnology specialist with over two decades in the patent profession. Prior to joining Spruson &…
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Sydney, Australia
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Dr. Marie Kidd
Senior Associate
Patents: Chemical & Life Science
+61 2 9393 0100 marie.kidd@spruson.com
Marie completed a Bachelor degree specialising in genetics at UNSW Sydney, graduating with first class honours. She was awarded a PhD for her research into the effect of genetic…
Marie completed a Bachelor degree specialising in genetics at UNSW Sydney, graduating with first class honours. She was awarded…
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About Spruson & Ferguson
About Spruson & Ferguson
How we can help you, who we are, where we are.
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About Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
About Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
Discover more about our IP Law team in Australia, and how we can assist.
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Spruson & Ferguson Commercial Law
Spruson & Ferguson Commercial Law
Details our Commercial and Advisory IP Law team and provides examples of our work.
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APAC Patent Snapshot
APAC Patent Snapshot
A country by country overview of filing statistics and key issues throughout the Asia Pacific region.
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