Spruson & Ferguson has an established practice in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.

Our patent attorneys are technically qualified in areas including genetics, biophysics, molecular biology, microbiology, biomedical engineering, chemistry and biochemistry with the majority qualified to PhD level.

With our strong network of offices across the Asia-Pacific, we are well placed to assist clients with their patent portfolios in this rapidly expanding industry.

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Sydney, Australia
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Dr Simon Potter
Managing Director | Australia
Patents: Chemical & Life Science
+61 2 9393 0100 simon.potter@spruson.com
Simon is an accomplished professional services leader, and commenced as Managing Director of Spruson & Ferguson Australia following key leadership positions as head of the Australian Chemical/Life Sciences team…
Simon is an accomplished professional services leader, and commenced as Managing Director of Spruson & Ferguson Australia following key…
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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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Katrina Crooks
Principal, Head of Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers: Litigation
+61 2 9393 0300 katrina.crooks@spruson.com
Katrina is counted amongst Australia’s top IP litigation lawyers, with 25 years’ experience of obtaining successful outcomes for clients. Dual qualified as a lawyer and patent attorney, patent litigation is…
Katrina is counted amongst Australia’s top IP litigation lawyers, with 25 years’ experience of obtaining successful outcomes for clients. Dual…
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