Rowena specialises in drafting and prosecuting patent specifications in a range of ICT technologies including data security, computer systems, image processing and communication technologies. She enjoys working closely with clients to identify patentable assets within a client's technology and to develop effective strategies to protect the client's IP.
Prior to her career as a patent attorney, Rowena worked as an engineer within Australian R&D organisations, where she worked to invent and develop cutting-edge image and video processing technology. She is experienced in undertaking technology landscape searches and developing IP strategies to identify and protect commercially relevant technology.
She draws upon her experience in the R&D sector when working with clients to identify patentable technology, and when drafting and prosecuting patent applications and oppositions in Australia and overseas. She is keen to work with new and existing clients within the ICT sector.
Rowena is a registered Australian and New Zealand Patent and Trade Marks Attorney.