Laura Hollingsworth
Special Counsel
Laura Hollingsworth
Special Counsel
Laura Hollingsworth is special counsel in our New Zealand engineering team, focusing on patent and design protection for medical devices and mechanical engineering innovations.
She has extensive experience preparing patent specifications and guiding applications through examination processes to secure strong, commercially valuable IP outcomes. Laura also advises on freedom to operate and due diligence matters, supporting clients in making sound, strategic decisions.
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Education
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)(Honours), University of Canterbury
- PhD (Bioengineering), University of Canterbury
Industry Expertise
- Medical devices, including implantable devices, respiratory support, wearable and assistive devices
- Mechanical engineering and manufacturing
- Agritech, food processing
- Construction, structural engineering
- Design protection for consumer products including furniture and fashion
Professional Affiliation
- Member - New Zealand Intellectual Property Attorneys Inc (NZIPA)