We regularly work with clients on engineering related applications across multiple jurisdictions for transport, alternative energy and process engineering. With one of the most diversely qualified patent engineering practice groups in the Asia-Pacific, our depth of technical knowledge is unrivalled in the region.

With qualifications in mechanical and mechatronic engineering – and direct industry experience in the automotive, manufacturing and mining fields – our patent attorneys understand mechanical innovations and how to protect them in the marketplace. Our team provides full patent attorney services to individual inventors, local companies and large multinational corporations with extensive patent portfolios in this sector. We also offer our clients advice and services relating to registered design protection.

Key Team Members
Melbourne, Australia
Andrew Davey
Principal, Engineering & ICT Leader – Australia
Patents | Engineering & ICT
+61 3 9067 0900 [email protected]
A pragmatic, strategic and commercially oriented adviser, Andrew brings over two decades of IP experience to Spruson & Ferguson, having served as both in-house counsel at one of the…
A pragmatic, strategic and commercially oriented adviser, Andrew brings over two decades of IP experience to Spruson & Ferguson,…
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Singapore, Singapore
Le Hong Minh
Principal, Director Singapore, Engineering Practice Group Leader Asia
Patents: Engineering & ICT, Designs
+65 6333 7200 [email protected]
Le Hong Minh graduated from a joint program between the National University of Singapore and Eindhoven University of Technology with a Master of Technological Design degree, specialising in product…
Le Hong Minh graduated from a joint program between the National University of Singapore and Eindhoven University of Technology…
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Jakarta, Indonesia
Marolita Setiati Anwar
Director Indonesia
Patents: Engineering, Designs
+62 21 252 3853 [email protected]
Marolita Setiati Anwar is the Director of PT Spruson & Ferguson Indonesia. Marolita has considerable experience in patent practice in Indonesia. Prior to joining the firm, Marolita worked for fifteen…
Marolita Setiati Anwar is the Director of PT Spruson & Ferguson Indonesia. Marolita has considerable experience in patent practice…
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Key takeaways The Australian regulatory framework for medical devices provides useful, practical guidance for patenting inventions involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the medical technology (medtech) space. Whilst there is no statutory…
Key takeaways The Australian regulatory framework for medical devices provides useful, practical guidance for patenting inventions involving Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
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On 30 April 2025, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released a Draft Amendments to Patent Examination Guidelines (for Public Comments). The proposed amendments provide further clarification on…
On 30 April 2025, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released a Draft Amendments to Patent Examination Guidelines…
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