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Peter Gretton | Senior Associate

Dip.Elec.E., Grad.Dip. IP Law, Portfolio Manager

Peter Gretton

Areas of Expertise

  • Patents
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Information & Communications Technology

In his role of Portfolio Manager, Peter delivers a range of intellectual property management services, principally to corporate clients. This involves implementing highly customised suites of services, particularly suited to clients' requirements. These services include provision of advice in relation to branding options for new products and services, and in relation to the protection of new technology, highly-tailored competitor monitoring services, budget formulation and management reporting. Peter has also undertaken in-house secondments for several clients.

Previously, Peter worked for Telstra Corporation, where he gained extensive experience in the management of patents and other intellectual property, including its protection and exploitation. This allows him to bring a very client-oriented approach to his role.

As Davies Collison Cave's Tender Manager, Peter manages all of the firm's major tenders and proposals. He also undertakes a range of business development activities, particularly in regional areas. This is a largely educational role, and he has conducted numerous seminars and workshops in regional centres, helping prospective clients to develop a better understanding of intellectual property principles.

Affiliations and Memberships

  • Member: Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand
  • Fellow: Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law, University of Melbourne
  • Diploma of Engineering (Electronic), Bendigo College of Advanced Education
  • Registered Patent and Trade Marks Attorney (Australia and New Zealand)