Simon has been practising in IP since 1996.
That kind of tenure represents deep familiarity with how IP offices think, how examiners approach difficult cases and how the landscape has shifted across nearly three decades of technological change.
He has represented clients before IP Australia, IPONZ and WIPO, and his experience across both the Australian and New Zealand systems makes him a trusted advisor for clients who need reliable, technically precise guidance.
Simon’s practice spans the full patent lifecycle, from novelty assessments and freedom-to-operate investigations through to infringement and validity assessments and contentious matters.
His focus is on software, electronics and ICT-related inventions, with a technical background that enables him to work through complex systems and deliver patent protection that is strategically aligned and commercially grounded.