Our attorneys hold degrees in electrical engineering and computer science as well as other relevant disciplines, and their significant industry experience gives them a unique perspective when it comes to protecting our client’s intellectual property. We understand the need for companies operating in the ICT, electronics and software industry to maximise the value of IP and achieve commercially acceptable returns on R&D investment.

With the growth and dominance of demand in the Asia-Pacific market for semiconductors, computer hardware, software, electronic components and networking technologies we are well positioned to manage new invention applications in the region. We are proud to work with global innovators in the ICT industry and our team has strong technical backgrounds to support the rapid growth anticipated throughout the region. Our team has considerable experience in securing patent protection for clients in major foreign markets such as the United States and Europe, and we work with large multinational companies, including leading global wireless service providers, handset makers and semiconductor manufacturers offering extensive foreign filing programs.

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Key Team Members
Melbourne, Australia
Andrew Davey
Principal, Engineering & ICT Leader – Australia
Patents | Engineering & ICT
+61 3 9067 0900 andrew.davey@spruson.com
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
Serene Ong
Principal, ICT Practice Group Leader Asia
Patents: Engineering & ICT
+65 6333 7200 serene.ong@spruson.com
Serene Ong graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) with Honours and joined a reputable Japanese patent law firm based in Osaka as…
Serene Ong graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) with Honours and joined…
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