Navigating IP Insurance and Intangible Assets with Expertise.
With a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding IP protection and asset valuation, we are your trusted partners in safeguarding and optimising your intangible assets.
Team
Meena Wahi
Director
Meena is a nationally recognised insurance advisor with extensive experience in providing risk solutions and insurance advice to innovative Australian businesses and SMEs.
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Her experience has seen Meena quoted in articles from LexisNexis, the Company Director Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. Meena has firsthand experience in the research of IP insurance markets in London along with well established underwriter relationships. She has been instrumental in having IP insurance tailor made to the Australasian market in partnership with London underwriters.
Matthew Yeates
Director
Matthew specialises in intangible asset monetisation and has been recognised by IAM 300 for both 2022 and 2023 as a top IP strategist.
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Since the mid-2000s, he has effectively commercialised intellectual property (IP) globally and has worked as a director with leading patent groups in Australia. With a diverse background in IP, finance, and management consulting, Matthew offers a unique and comprehensive approach to risk assessment and the management of intangible assets.
Mark Bisset
Advisory
Mark Bisset brings a wealth of leadership experience to the table. He served as the Executive General Manager of Watermark Intellectual Property from 2016 to 2020.
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Watermark, a prestigious Australian Patent and Trademark Attorney firm with a dedicated IP Litigation and Commercial Law division, boasted a remarkable 159-year history before being acquired by Griffith Hack. Mark also held the position of CEO at BDO in South Australia, the largest locally owned professional service firm in the state. With over 25 years of senior leadership experience in professional service firms, his expertise spans diverse areas, including strategic management, HR, sales, marketing, brand development, profit enhancement, change management, mentoring, partner development, performance-based remuneration implementation, and both organic and acquisition-driven growth. Mark has held pivotal roles at the board and CEO levels, contributing significantly to the success and growth of the organisations he has been a part of.
Corporate Advisors
Peter Ironside
Peter is a seasoned chartered accountant and a distinguished business consultant, with a wealth of experience spanning more than 25 years in the field.
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His impressive career has seen him in pivotal roles as a director and company secretary for numerous ASX-listed firms, a testament to his profound industry knowledge and expertise. Throughout his professional journey, Peter has consistently demonstrated his commitment to navigating the complexities of the business world, providing invaluable guidance and strategic insights to drive success for the organizations he serves. His multifaceted background and unwavering dedication make him a trusted leader and advisor in the realms of finance and business consultancy.
Amanda Martin
Amanda has over 20 years of experience as a tax advisor to SMEs, high net worth families, and accounting and law firms, previously served as a Tax Principal at nsaTax Limited before founding Tax Advisory Limited.
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Holding degrees in Law and Commerce, she is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand and upholds rigorous technical training, professional development, and ethical standards as a Chartered Accountant in Public Practice. Amanda has also led webinars on technical tax matters for professionals and contributed to CAANZ’s public practice special interest group, addressing tax issues pertinent to its members in Public Practice.
Daniel Thrift
Daniel is an accomplished professional with a background in engineering and management consulting. Dan began his career as an engineer in Australia, gaining valuable expertise while working with some of the country's largest mining groups.
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Subsequently, he pursued an MBA in London, where he transitioned into consulting. During this phase, he collaborated with global leading companies, including Newton Europe and Alvarez & Marsal, working on diverse projects and with a wide range of clients. Daniel recently returned to Perth and assumed a position in Portfolio Operations at Tattarang, where he specialises in private equity and performance improvement.
External IP Advisors
Joe Simone
Joe Simone, a partner at SIPS and legal representative of SIPS (Shanghai) Limited, boasts over three decades of experience in Greater China's IP landscape, representing both multinational corporations and SMEs across various sectors.
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He is a prolific author on IP matters in China and a vital contributor to legislative reform position papers by industry and professional associations. Joe’s extensive engagement with the International Trademark Association (INTA) since 1990 led to him receiving the 2019 INTA Service Award for advancing association objectives. He founded an INTA Enforcement Committee task force against global bad faith trademark registration. Additionally, Joe serves on INTA’s Anti-Counterfeiting Committee and plays an active role in developing innovative solutions for ecommerce IP protection. His involvement in creating the Quality Brands Protection Committee (QBPC) and the Global Leaders Alliance Against Counterfeiting, along with roles such as QBPC’s Vice Chairman and chair of its Legal Working Group, underscores his dedication to IP advocacy. Furthermore, Joe serves as a UDRP arbitrator for the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Joseph Simone “is an icon, one of the real first IP experts in Chinese law and very well respected,” – Chambers, Asia-Pacific
Tony Mizzi
With over three decades of experience, Tony is one of the most senior patent attorneys in Australia and highly recommended by his peers. His extensive expertise spans all facets of invention protection, including the prosecution of Australian and foreign patent applications and adeptly addressing examiners' objections.
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Tony possesses a unique perspective on the commercial value of patents, recognizing that their significance hinges on their alignment with your business goals.
Tony specializes in patenting mechanical, electrical, mining, oil and gas, renewables, and general engineering-related innovations both in Australia and internationally. His proficiency shines in areas such as drilling equipment, fluid motors, agricultural machinery, heavy haul rail and road transport, as well as oil and gas equipment and infrastructure.
When crafting a patent, Tony takes a hands-on approach, diving deep into the inventor’s understanding of how the invention functions to ensure the patent provides optimal protection for their commercial interests.
Tony has garnered the trust of loyal clients for over three decades, a testament to his knowledge, integrity, and commitment to excellence.
Claire Ramsay
Claire specialises in intellectual property (IP) law, representing a wide range of clients in both IP disputes and transactional matters. Claire has substantial experience in contentious matters, including patent oppositions and litigation in the Federal Court of Australia.
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She also handles cases involving trade mark, copyright, and design infringement, as well as issues of misleading conduct, passing off, and breaches of confidentiality. With respect to transactional work, Claire offers valuable commercial insights, adeptly assisting clients with negotiating and drafting agreements related to IP, such as non-disclosure agreements, IP assignments and licences. She has experience in anti-counterfeiting and regularly manages trade mark filings. With qualifications in science and law, Claire’s legal career has encompassed roles in-house with Rio Tinto and at national IP firms, along with experience as an Associate to Justice Susan Crennan in the Federal and High Courts of Australia. Claire’s expertise earned her recognition in Doyle’s Guide 2022 as a ‘Leading Intellectual Property & TMT Lawyers’ in WA.