Spruson & Ferguson is proud to announce a record 21 promotions across Australia and Asia, including two Principal appointments.
Promotions have been made across a range of practice areas, in Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, and Thailand. The promotions are effective 1 July 2024.
Simon Potter, Spruson & Ferguson Managing Director – Australia, said: “We have significant breadth and depth of talent in the firm, and those being promoted into new roles have demonstrated dedication and commitment, consistently delivering exceptional service to our clients, supporting their teams, and contributing to the overall success of our firm.”
Kristian Robinson, Spruson & Ferguson Managing Director – Asia, said: “It is wonderful to recognise the hard work, client care and strong performance of these individuals through these promotions, and to support their continued growth and professional development.”
2024 Principal Promotions
Spruson & Ferguson (Australia)
Jason Manakis – Engineering & ICT, Designs
Jason has extensive experience in patent portfolio management for local and foreign clients, including for large multi-national corporations in mining and mechanical engineering. His primary technology areas include mechanical engineering and manufacturing, machinery, medical devices, consumer products, building and construction, and aerospace engineering, materials, and structures.
Spruson & Ferguson (Asia)
Kua Han Chun – Engineering & ICT, Designs
Han Chun works closely with a wide range of corporate, research and university clients in the oil & gas, mechanical engineering, fintech, and semiconductor manufacturing fields. He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree and is a registered Patent Attorney in both Singapore and Malaysia.
Additional 2024 Promotions
Spruson & Ferguson (Australia)
Special Counsel
- Stuart Hughes – Legal
- Dr David Hvasanov – Chemical/Life Sciences
- Dr Ken Johnstone – Chemical/Life Sciences
- Dr Matthew Stewart – Chemical/Life Sciences
- Dr Jon Wright – Chemical/Life Sciences
Senior Associate
- Chelsea Peters – Trade Marks
- Lan Pham – Trade Marks
- Chi Pu – Engineering/ICT
- Danielle Spath – Trade Marks
Associate
- Steven Banos – Trade Marks
- Dr James Beckett – Chemical/Life Sciences
- Madeline Connolly – Trade Marks
- Peter Matalanis – Engineering/ICT
- Dr Yuchen Yao – Chemical/Life Sciences
Spruson & Ferguson (Asia)
Special Counsel
- Dr Vivian Wang – Chemical & Life Sciences, China
- Dr Michael Huang – Chemical & Life Sciences, Hong Kong
Senior Associate
- Patsita Issareeworatit – Trade Marks, Thailand
Associate
- Thanchanok Pankrai – Chemical & Life Sciences, Thailand
- Piyamin Sepacha – Chemical & Life Sciences, Thailand
About Spruson & Ferguson
Spruson & Ferguson is one of the largest IP service providers in the Asia-Pacific, and is an established regional IP hub, offering the highest standard of service to our clients throughout the Asia-Pacific region. We have offices in Australia, China (Beijing and Hong Kong), Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand as well as direct filing capabilities in Brunei, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
Spruson & Ferguson companies are members of the IPH Group, which comprises a global network of professional services firms operating under a number of brands across ten jurisdictions.
About IPH Limited
IPH is an international IP services group, comprising a network of member firms working in ten IP jurisdictions and servicing more than 25 countries. The group includes leading IP firms AJ Park, Griffith Hack, Pizzeys, Smart & Biggar, Robic, Spruson & Ferguson, and online IP services provider Applied Marks. IPH employs more than 1,200 people working in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand.