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In this session Louis-Pierre Gravelle, our Focus 45 Host, will discuss what is needed to be an IP strategist for our clients with Kate Wilson, Donna Patane and Denise Hodge.
Intellectual property practitioners do more than simply file a trade mark application or draft a patent specification.
Clients often need guidance regarding what registered IP can (and can’t) do for them; where, when and how best to spend their IP budget on registered rights; and what types of IP protection they should be focusing on to best support their commercial strategies. Good attorneys and lawyers must be commercially minded in order to support their clients in the best possible way.
This webinar will touch on what is needed to be an IP strategist for our clients.
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Kate Wilson, Consultant IP Strategist at James & WellsKate is a leading expert in IP strategy, with a career spanning leadership at New Zealand’s top IP law firm and advisory roles for iconic companies like Gallagher Group and Zespri. She has gained international recognition as a top IP strategist through IAM and Managing IP, and regularly advises across a broad range of technologies. With degrees in physics and chemistry, Kate brings a rare blend of technical insight and strategic business acumen to IP planning. |
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Donna Patane, Founder of Dripl LegalDonna Patane is a lawyer, registered trade marks attorney, and founder of Dripl Legal, a modern firm offering strategic advice on IP protection, enforcement, and commercialisation. Based in North Queensland, she supports startups and scaleups across Australia and internationally. Donna also serves as an Industry Growth Program Adviser, helping businesses with commercialisation and growth strategies. She combines deep IP expertise with a passion for mentoring entrepreneurs and delivering practical, approachable advice. |
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Denise Hodge Ph.D., Founder and CEO of JourneyTechDenise is the Founder and CEO of JourneyTech, specialising in IP strategy, research translation, and commercialisation. With a PhD in molecular biology and formal training as a patent attorney, she brings deep expertise in managing and protecting IP across diverse fields. Denise has led commercialisation teams at QUT, the University of Edinburgh, AVS, and JCU, building industry partnerships and driving research translation. She now advises organisations on IP strategy through JourneyTech. |
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Louis-Pierre Gravelle, FICPI webinar host, Dipchand LLP.Louis-Pierre Gravelle is Partner at Dipchand LLP in Canada and Vice President of FICPI's Practice Management Committee. He specialises in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications and providing patentability, validity, infringement and right to manufacture opinions in the fields of electricity, telecommunications, mechanical and information technology. He is a registered patent agent in Canada and in the United States (1998). Louis-Pierre is involved in due diligence matters and managing patent portfolios. He is also involved in strategic counselling for start-ups, small, medium and large-sized businesses. A member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) and the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), Louis-Pierre was called to the Québec Bar in 1995. He is also a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ). Louis-Pierre Gravelle is past-chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) and past co-president of the Joint Liaison Committee – Patents between the Patent office and IPIC. He is a Councillor for FICPI Canada. He is listed in the IAM Patents 1000, and has been since 2012. Louis-Pierre is often called upon to speak on a variety of IP-related topics, at local and international conferences and events. |