Sandra
Murphy

Patent Attorney | MSc (Biotechnology), BSc (Chemistry, Biology)
Hamilton, New Zealand
Patents
  • Patent prosecution (AU, NZ and international)
  • Biochemical and biotechnological processes
  • Mechanical technologies and consumer products
  • Biological compounds and livestock parentage determination systems
  • Representation before IP Australia, IPONZ and WIPO
  • Master of Science with First-Class Honours in Biochemistry
  • Bachelor of Science (Biology and Chemistry, Double Major)
  • Registered Trans-Tasman Patent Attorney (AU and NZ)
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Sandra is an experienced patent attorney with ten years of practice supporting clients across New Zealand, Australia and internationally.

Her work spans the full patent lifecycle, from patent drafting and prosecution through to infringement and validity assessments, novelty evaluations and freedom-to-operate investigations.

She works across a broad range of technologies, including general sciences, mechanical technologies, consumer products and advanced biochemical and biotechnological processes. She represents clients before IP Australia, IPONZ and WIPO.

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