John has particular experience in genomic patents and the interface between biochip technology and molecular diagnostics. He is involved in both local and overseas work and has a substantial United States practice at the drafting and prosecution levels.

As a post-doctoral scientist, John worked in the United States at Yale University and subsequently as a research associate at Genentech Inc., mainly in microbial genetics and molecular biology. He also spent time at Cold Spring Harbor. He then joined a law firm in New York to begin training as a patent attorney, before returning to Australia.

Qualifications and Memberships

• Doctor of Philosophy (Microbial Genetics), Monash University
• Bachelor of Science (Microbiology, Biochemistry & Immunology)(Hons.), Monash University
• Registered Patent Attorney (Australia and New Zealand)
• Fellow: Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia
• Member: Australian Primary Principals Association
• Member: Licensing Executive Society of Australia and New Zealand
• Member: Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand