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Members of our team and network have a range of skills that are relevant to innovative and high-technology organisations. These skills include legal, finance, accounting, marketing and scientific/engineering skills.
Skills
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establishing and advising start-up companies based on innovation and/or high-technology assets |
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helping high-technology start-up companies with the capital-raising process |
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negotiating a wide range of international deals and agreements involving innovative/high-technology projects and entities |
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providing commercial and legal advice and services relevant to a range of commercial and operational activities undertaken by innovative and high-technology organisations |
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litigation to protect intellectual property rights |
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valuation of intellectual property rights |
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managing high-technology commercial development projects |
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developing patenting and IP protection strategies |
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developing commercialisation and marketing plans for the commercial deployment of high-technology assets |
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negotiating international IP/technology assignment and licensing deals |
Experience
Members of our team have been involved in the establishment, conduct and/or management of a wide variety of projects and deals involving a wide variety of innovative and high technology organisations. Examples include the matters and organisations listed below.
Matters
Organisations
We work with innovators. Click each image below for information about how we've helped innovators in the past.
How we've helped
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Cooperative Research Centre for Biomedical Imaging Development: a multi-participant research organisation. Participants include [list them, with links]; |
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Garvan Institute of Medical Research: a leading and internationally renowned research organisation. |
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Global Medical Solutions - a producer and supplier of high-technology healthcare products and services. <http://www.gms-aus.com/home.html> |
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Key Options Technology: an IT solutions and specialised services technology development company; |
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Microflow Pty Ltd: a high-technology engineering start-up company; |
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ST Vincent's hospital: one of the leading research/teaching hospitals in the Asia-Pacific region. |
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SydPath Pathology: a high-technology service provider and technology development organisation (<http://www.sydpath.com.au/>) |






Commercial & Legal
Providing commercial and legal advice and services relevant to a range of commercial and operational activities undertaken by innovative and high-technology organisations
Litigation to protect intellectual property rights
Negotiating international IP/technology assignment and licensing deals
Valuation and Commercialisation
Valuing intellectual property rights and high-technology assets
Managing high-technology commercial development projects
Developing patenting and IP protection strategies
Developing commercialisation and marketing plans for the commercial deployment of the outcomes of innovation
Negotiating international IP/technology assignment and licensing deals
Establishing and advising innovative and/or high-technology start-up companies
Helping high-technology start-up companies with the capital-raising process
Litigation to protect intellectual property rights
Licensing
Developing commercialisation and marketing plans for the commercial deployment of high-technology assets
Negotiating international IP/technology assignment and licensing deals
Start-Ups
Establishing and advising innovative and/or high-tech start-up companies
Helping high-tech start-up companies with the capital-raising process
Negotiating a wide range of international deals and agreements involving innovative/high-technology projects and entities
Providing commercial and legal advice and services to innovative and high-technology organisations
Litigation to protect intellectual property rights
Valuation of intellectual property rights
Managing high-technology commercial development projects
Developing patenting and IP protection strategies
Developing commercialisation and marketing plans for the commercial deployment of high-technology assets
Negotiating international IP/technology assignment and licensing deals
Innovation/IP Management
Conducting audits and training regarding proper conduct and management of innovation
Valuation of intellectual property rights
Managing high-technology commercial development projects
Developing patenting and IP protection strategies
Developing commercialisation and marketing plans for the commercial deployment of high-technology assets
Negotiating international IP/technology assignment and licensing deals
Protecting IP
Litigation to protect intellectual property rights
Conducting audits and training regarding proper conduct and management of innovation
Developing patenting and IP protection strategies
Providing commercial and legal advice and services to innovative and high-technology organisations
Managing high-technology commercial development projects
Developing commercialisation and marketing plans for the commercial deployment of high-technology assets
Negotiating international IP/technology assignment and licensing deals




Alphapharm
ANSTO Inc
Applimex
Arafura Resources NL
Australian Customs Service
Australian Membrane Technologies
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
Australian Scientific Instruments
Australian Synchrotron Corporation
Bayer Schering PS
BC Cancer
BHP Billiton Ltd
BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Corporation
BHPB Billiton Innovation
Bluglass
British Nuclear Fuels Group
Burkert
Cadbury-Schweppes
Canberra Hospital
Cardinal Health
Ceramisphere
Ciba
Comalco |
Connell Wagner
CRC for Asthma
CRC for Biomedical Imaging Development
CRC for Polymers
CRC for Welded Structures
CSIRO
Cth Attorney General's Department
Cth Defence Science and Technology Organisation
Cth Department of Defence
Cth Department of PM and Cabinet
Cth Department of Transport and Regional Security
CVRD Brazil
Cyclopharm
Defence Materials Technology Centre
EADS France
Gambro AG
Garvan Institute of Medical Research
GE Healthcare India
GlaxoSmithKline
Global Medical Solutions
The Jackson Laboratory |
Johnson & Johnson Research
Key Options Technology
Lantheus
MAP Biomedical (Finland)
MDS Nordion (Canada)
Microflow
Mosaic Mining
NDA (UK)
NSW Department of Environment and Conservation
NSW Dept of Health
NTP South Africa
Opal Therapeutics
Origin Energy
Peptech
Peter McCallum Cancer Institute
Procter & Gamble
Rio Tinto
Rocla
Saint Gobain
Schizophrenia Research Institute
Siemens Medical Solutions
South African Nuclear Energy Corp |
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
St Vincent's Hospital
Sydney Water Corporation
Telstra
Tyco
University - Australian National
University - Cambridge
University - Deakin
University - Harvard
University - Louisville
University - Taiwan National Central
University - Yale
University of Newcastle
University of NSW
University of Otago
University of QLD
University of Sydney
University of Western Australia
University of Western Sydney
University of Wollongong
Uranium Equities
Urtek Mining Ltd
Walter & Eliza Hall Inst of Med Research
Worley Parsons |
www.microflow.com.au
Microflow Pty Ltd is a high-technology engineering start-up company that has developed platform technology with energy-saving and water-saving applications. Our contribution to Microflow = Advice and assistance re capital raising, commercialisaton strategy development and implementation, as well as negotiation of major collaboration and international licensing deals with a number of multinational organisations.
www.stvincents.com.au
St Vincent's Hospital, through its various research units (including its Centre for Applied Medical Research, Research & Biotechnology Precinct, Clinical Trials Centre and Centre for Immunology) is one of the leading research/teaching hospitals in the Asia-Pacific region. Our contribution to St Vincent's = Commercial legal and IP commercialisation services - including re collaboration and licensing, and assistance with financial modelling, business planning and the development of commercialisation and marketing strategies for innovative treatment programs.
www.sydpath.com.au
SydPath Pathology is a high-technology service provider and technology development organisation. Our contribution to SydPath = Assistance with strategy and business management projects.
www.crcbid.com.au
The Cooperative Research Centre for Biomedical Imaging Development is a multi-participant research organisation. Participants include ANSTO, Berthold, Cyclotek, The Garvan Institute of Medical Research, GE Healthcare, Monash University and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Our contribution to CRCBID = Ongoing IP management and commercialisation services, including re the valuation of IP and the development of commercialisation strategies across a broad range of diverse research programs covering life sciences and computer science/physics/engineering.
www.garvan.org.au
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is a world leader in biomedical research, pioneering study into some of the most widespread diseases affecting our community today. Our contribution to Garvan = Commercial legal services to Garvan's Business Development Unit in connection with Garvan's commercial interactions with third parties, collaboration with research partners and the licensing/commercialisation of research outcomes.
www.gms-aus.com
Global Medical Solutions is a leading provider of prepared, time-critical radio-pharmaceuticals and other products relating to radiation protection and detection, as well as comprehensive value-added pharmacy and quality control services, in fields such as Nuclear Medicine, Positron Emission Tomography Centres, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Oncology/Brachytherapy. Our contribution to GMS = Commercial legal advice and contract negotiation - including re key contracts and the formation of international alliances.
www.keyoptions.com.au
Key Options Technology is an IT solutions and specialised IT services and technology development company. Our contribution
to Key Options = Commercial legal advice and contract negotiation - including re key customer contract negotiation.





Some examples (click links below for press releases)
International high-tech collaboration and cross-licensing
Complex projects: International technology development project with cross licensing arrangements between industry organisations.
(Contributions related to development of financial models/deal structure and negotiation of commercial and legal terms of those components of the broader deal that related to ANSTO)
Innovator-to-industry licensing (click links)
High-tech: Technology development and licence agreement.
Medical: Licence to global pharmaceutical company (Bayer SP).
(Contributions related to development of financial models/deal structure and negotiation of commercial and legal terms)
Collaboration agreements (click links)
International: Medical research collaborations with Cambridge and Harvard Unis.
Major: Medical research collaboration with CSIRO.
(Contributions related to structure and negotiation of commercial and legal terms)
Start-up assistance & incubation (click links)
CeramiSphere: Contributions related to structuring and negotiating licensing arrangements and project agreements with global partners such as EADS during incubation.
Microflow: Contributions related to the development of financial models/deal structure and negotiation of commercial and legal terms with multinational technology leaders (details confidential) and assistance with commercialisation strategy development and the capital raising process.






Recent matters and news

www.amr.org.au
The St Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research conducts research in the fields of cancer, immunology, cell biology, allergy, inflammatory disease, HIV/AIDS, stem cells, neurobiology, cytokines and structural biology. Our contribution to the AMR = Commercial legal services in relation to commercial interactions with third parties, collaboration with research partners and the licensing/commercialisation of research outcomes.

www.radpharm.com.au
Radpharm Scientific is one of Australia's leading GMP-certified pharmaceutical manufacturers. It manufactures lyophilized and liquid pharmaceuticals, sterile pharmaceutical vials and components, and products for use in both human and veterinary clinical trials. It also provides GMP consulting, validation, QC, project management and regulatory registration and compliance services. Our contribution to Radpharm = Commercial legal advice and contract negotiation - including re key contracts with major international customers and allies.

www.brienholdenvision.org
The Brien Holden Vision Institute is dedicated to the advancement of eye care research, education and industry. It undertakes and funds a range of research projects directed towards improved understanding of the eye and the development of new vision correction products and systems. Our contribution to BHVI = Commercial legal services in connection with BHVI's collaboration with research partners, as well as the management and commercialisation of research outcomes.


www.visioncrc.org
The Vision Cooperative Research Centre (Vision CRC) is a collaboration of researchers and industry partners from around the world, drawn together to deliver innovative solutions to common eye conditions such as myopia, presbyopia and hyperopia - problems that affect the vision of billions worldwide. Our contribution to Vision CRC = Commercial legal services in connection with Vision CRC's collaboration with research partners, as well as the management and commercialisation of research outcomes.
www.intellidesign.com.au
Intellidesign is a multidisciplinary electronic design company offering a complete turnkey service, from concept to manufacture. It develops electronic devices for use in a wide range of applications and environments, from hospitals to underground mines. Our contribution to Intellidesign = Commercial/legal services in connection with Intellidesign's dealings with local and international customers, as well as the management and commercialisation of IP.