Specialised in Practice Areas:

Chemical Engineering
Environmental & Alternative Energy
Petrochemicals
Materials Engineering
Mining & Mining Hardware
Extractive Metallurgy
Minerals Processing
Applied Chemistry

Additional Experience:

Polymer Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Surface Chemistry
Agrichemistry
Mechanical Devices
Inorganic & Physical Chemistry
Materials Handling & Packaging
Manufacturing, Machinery & Machine Tools
Civil Engineering Design & Construction
Business Systems & Methods
Building Systems & Apparatus

Educational Background:

Masters of Science (equivalent) in Chemical Engineering – Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – University of Sydney
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering – University of Sydney

Professional Affiliations:

Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys – fellow
Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle
(International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property) – Honorary Secretary Aust. Group
Fédération Internationale des Conseillers en Propriété Industrielle
(International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys) – member
Asian Patent Attorneys Association – member
Institution of Chemical Engineers - associate

Description:

Robert's diverse patent practice is focused on chemical and mechanical engineering and the applied chemistry
fields, covering the resources industries, including mining, metals, minerals processing and hydrometallurgical
technologies, petrochemicals, petroleum exploration and refining; clean and efficient energy technologies; steel
production and end-uses; waste treatment, processing and reuse; packaging and closure systems; and food
technology and processing.

A registered patent attorney, Robert provides high-level strategic advice to a range of clients, from small and
medium sized Australian businesses to large international corporations. A skilled public speaker, Robert
regularly conducts seminars on a wide range of intellectual property issues to universities, industry groups and
professional associations throughout Australia. He also regularly appears on radio.

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