Karin Innes

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About Karin Innes

I secure patent protection for research developed in biotechnology organisations.Do you need assistance and advice in protecting your biotechnology research?As a registered Australian and New Zealand Patent Attorney, I have been assisting clients from hospitals, medical research institutes, start-ups, and small and large companies for over 15 years to obtain patent protection in Australia and New Zealand as well as overseas through my network of foreign associates.Are you a foreign associate looking for Biotechnology Patent Attorney to assist your clients in obtaining patent protection in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore?I will work closely with you to develop prosecution strategies in Australia, New Zealand and via our agents in Singapore. I regularly attend overseas conferences such as the Bio Conference in the USA to maintain foreign associate contacts as well as identify and meet new contacts that can assist our Australian clients in obtaining patent protection overseas.Are you looking for someone who is responsive?I endeavour to return your call or reply to your query the same day. Are you wanting cost-effective strategic patent protection?I strive to be transparent in costs and to work with you to develop drafting and prosecution strategies that are cost effective. These include identifying appropriate foreign associate firms that meet your cost expectations, accelerating or delaying prosecution where necessary, developing drafting strategies that prolong patent lifecycle and pave the way for follow-on protection for new compounds or medical indications. I provide cost estimates and forward cost projections.Like to know more?kinnes@fbrice.com.au+61 3 clients sayKarin “never disappoints clients by proving a consistent high-level service, navigating complex technical and legal issues through proceedings using her clear, practical and timely communication skills and deep understanding of commercial issues”Karin has proved to be an invaluable asset to the practice when it comes to advising clients on patent strategy, patent ability and infringement.Endorsed in IAM Patent in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023,2024Trans-Tasman IP attorneys Board (TTIPAB) memberAdvisory Board Member of Alyra BiotechAdvisory Board member of FBW GynaecologyScientific advisory member Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF)Winner Impact case of the year New Zealand 2022Governance Committee Member Melanoma Research Victoria