Join this webinar for an introduction to intellectual property to gain the tools to understand basic patents, trade marks, designs, copyright and how IP can be applied across engineering disciplines.

IP Australia is the Australian Government agency that administers Intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation relating to patents, trade marks and designs. Intellectual property (IP) is the property of your mind or proprietary knowledge, a new idea you create. This can be an invention, trade mark, design, brand or even the application of your idea.

Presented by Kelly Hitchens, patent examiner and Laura Russo, trade marks examiner at IP Australia, who will discuss copyright, trade secrets and explore how IP applies in the engineering profession, as well as the implications of IP when studying, employed, or contracted for a project, you may not own the IP you create.

The presentation will provide you with a significantly increased understanding of IP rights and what they cover, the benefits and knowledge of where to look for more information.

Who should attend?

Anyone interested in learning about IP, particularly relevant to engineers who design solutions in the biomedical, chemical, electrical or structural fields.

Speakers

Kelly Hitchens

Senior Examiner of Patents, IP Australia

Kelly Hitchens has worked at IP Australia since 2014. She is currently a senior patent examiner in the biotechnology area, and has also worked in the training academy helping prepare our newest patent examiner recruits for the job ahead, and as an examiner of patents. Before her time at IP Australia Kelly worked as a medical researcher in infectious diseases and did her PhD in cell and molecular biology.

Megan Shakeshaft

Examiner of Trade Marks, IP Australia

Megan Shakeshaft has worked as a Trade Mark Examiner at IP Australia since 2019, previously making the change from a career in teaching. Megan also engages in a wide range of other activities at IP Australia, including having recently launched a project that aims to inspire greater awareness and resolve issues relating to gender equality.