Brisbane Patent Attorneys
Brisbane Patent Attorney Ronelle Geldenhuys
Dr Ronelle Geldenhuys
Contact Ronelle in our Brisbane office on (+61) 403 979 008 0r by email ronelle@foundryip.com.au.
Ronelle’s specialist technology fields are electronics, computer networks, computer-implemented (software) inventions, control systems, mine automation, telecommunication and communication systems, domestic appliances and electro-optics.
Ronelle is a registered Trans-Tasman patent attorney, and her IP practice covers both patents and designs.
Brisbane Patent Attorney Nicola Maxwell
Dr Nicola Maxwell
Contact Nicola in our Brisbane office on +61 431 438 552 or by email nicola@foundryip.com.au
Nicola has a technical background in chemistry and materials science. Over time, Nicola has developed a focus on the interface between mechanical and chemical engineering, including the manufacture and supply of building and construction materials, mechanical devices, explosives chemicals and mining services, agricultural technologies ranging from fertilizers to agricultural plastics, as well as mining and mineral related technologies.
Nicola is a registered Trans-Tasman patent attorney.
Brisbane Patent Attorney Melanie Serafini
Melanie Serafini
Contact Melanie in our Brisbane office on (+61) 493 668 725 0r by email melanie@foundryip.com.au.
Melanie has a background in applied chemistry and has nearly 17 years’ experience working in the food industry in various research and development roles and as part of the in-house intellectual property team. Melanie has drafted and prosecuted patent applications in chemistry, agriculture and veterinary husbandry, and medical or veterinary science, among others.
She is a registered Trans-Tasman Patent and Trade Mark Attorney.
Sydney Patent Attorneys
Sydney Patent Attorney Dr Andrew Jones
Dr Andrew Jones
Contact Andrew in our Sydney office on (+61) 434 246 526 or by email andrew@foundryip.com.au
Andrew started his scientific career as a researcher in medicinal inorganic chemistry, where he used molecular modelling to investigate the steric interactions between DNA and novel platinum complexes having specific conformations. Andrew advises clients working in a number of industries, particularly the pharmaceutical, veterinary and agrochemical industries.
Andrew is a registered Trans-Tasman Patent and Trade Mark Attorney and has 20 years’ experience in the profession. He spent over 10 years at one of Australia's top-tier IP law firms before starting Foundry in 2013.
Sydney Patent Attorney Lester Miller
Lester Miller
Contact Lester in our Sydney office on +61 417 537 837 or by email lester@foundryip.com.au
Lester has a background in Mechanical Engineering, and worked in locomotive design and steel making before entering the IP profession. Lester’s technical field ranges from engineering to product development, and he has drafted and prosecuted patent applications in underwater turbines, carbon remote power storage systems, modular solar power, PAPRs, surfboards, fins, motorcycles, consumer products, O2O commerce, and banking transaction systems, among others.
He has now been a Registered Trans-Tasman Patent and Trade Mark Attorney for 20 years. Lester handles all aspects of front-end IP protection for Sydney clientele, with strong suits in patents and designs.
Sydney IP Intern William Jameson
William Jameson
William is studying for his Bachelor of Laws, with an impressive GPA of 4.0. He is assisting us at Foundry as an intern, preparing case notes, blog posts, website updates, keeping us on top of legal developments, and assisting on cases.
He plays UNSW Premier Cricket, was Captain and Dux of his High School, and is completing his Gold Duke of Edinburgh award.
Contact William in our Sydney office on +61 8644 0666
IP Administrators
Foundry Practice Manager Maria Bakopoulos
Maria Bakopoulos
Contact Maria in our Melbourne location on (+61) 434 115 361 0r by email maria@foundryip.com.au.
Maria is an experienced IP professional with over 30 years’ worth of experience in IP support, including Australian, New Zealand, and international filings, data base and case/record management, and managing renewals for local and foreign cases. Maria is a skilled trainer across the scope of IP administration, and was an integral member of the team who put together the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia (IPTA) IP Administrator’s Course.
Foundry IP assistant Mercedes Ellis
Mercedes Ellis
Contact Mercedes in our Melbourne location on (+61) 434 115 361 0r by email mercedes@foundryip.com.au.
Mercedes is an experienced IP administrator with over 15 years’ worth of experience in IP support, including Australian, New Zealand, and international filings.