Ben is experienced in patent drafting, prosecution and Freedom to Operate within the mechanical engineering, medical device and consumer products sectors. He also deals with filing and infringement issues relating to registered and unregistered designs.
Areas of Expertise
- Medical devices, such as inhalers
- Consumer products, such as sportswear
- Aeronautical engineering, including turbine engines
- Renewable energy, refrigeration and construction systems
- Mining and minerals processing systems and equipment
- Agricultural equipment
Clients
Ben works with a wide range of clients, including direct clients and foreign associates including multinationals, start-ups, SMEs and foreign attorneys across the UK, Europe, Japan, USA and Australia.
Background
Ben has a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Melbourne. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from the University of Queensland.
Ben joined Mewburn Ellis LLP in 2018 and is a registered Australian and New Zealand Patent Attorney. He qualified as a Chartered Patent Attorney in 2021.
