Melanie’s technical experience is broad-ranging, from research at the Agricultural and Wine Science School at Charles Sturt University to being a food scientist in the pet care industry.  She practice spans several areas of technology, including including chemistry, agriculture and veterinary husbandry, medical and veterinary science, and mechanical inventions. 

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Melanie advises clients working in a number of industries and has prosecuted Australian and overseas patent applications. Her practice includes design registrations and trade marks.

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Melanie worked at Mars Petcare Australia for nearly 17 years in various research and development roles and as part of the in-house intellectual property team where she provided IP support and guidance to the research and development teams. She commenced her career as a patent and trade mark attorney at Hopgood Ganim Lawyers and then Kings Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys prior to joining Foundry IP in 2023.

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In her spare time, Melanie is a Cub and Scout leader at Sandgate Scout Group working with 8 to 15 year olds.
 

QUALIFICATIONS
 

• BAppSci (Chemistry) -  Central Queensland University

• Masters in Applied Science (Research) - Central Queensland University

• Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property - University of Technology, Sydney.  

• Registered Australian and New Zealand Patent Attorney​​

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

• Fellow of the Institute of Patent and Trademark Attorneys