Karin Innes
Balwyn,VIC
Summary
Experienced biotechnology patent and trademark attorney partner and board member. Skilled in fostering strong client relationships and working collaboratively in a team. Committed to delivering high-quality results for clients and creating positive organizational impact.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
FB Rice
Melbourne, VIC
07.2022 - Current
- I am a partner of Melbourne Biotechnology group of FB Rice with responsibility for client relationships and new client acquisitions, mentoring and training attorneys and contributing to the firms growth and values.
Associate/Senior Associate
FB Rice
Melbourne, VIC
06.2007 - 06.2022
- Managed an independent practice within a biotechnology group, assisting both corporate and non-corporate clients to obtain, maintain, and defend their IP rights.
- Performed various patent attorney tasks in the life sciences field such as preparing and prosecuting applications, managing oppositions, conducting clearance searches, and providing validity opinions
- Preparation of reports for inclusion in ASX prospectus.
- Mentored individuals at different stages of their academic and professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills
- Delivering seminars and webinars on IP-related topics
- Create and publish newsletters on the firm's website and on other publications highlighting recent developments in case law and practice
- Assisted in teaching validity and infringement subject (V & I) to trainee attorneys
- Traveled internationally to conferences and associate firms, delivering seminars on Australian and New Zealand law and practice
- Delegated and supervised work for trainee attorneys and recently qualified attorneys
Qualified Patent Attorney/Associate
Blake Dawson Waldron
Melbourne, VIC
12.2002 - 06.2007
- Enhanced skills as a patent attorney specializing in drafting, filing, and prosecuting patents in the biotechnology industry.
- Conducted prior art searches to identify relevant patents and patent applications.
- Prepared opinions on non-infringement or invalidity of competitor's patents.
- Participated in industry events such as conferences, seminars, and workshops to stay abreast of developments in IP law.
- Managed client portfolios by monitoring deadlines and filing requirements.
- Assisted with legal discovery and preparation of expert evidence for trials.
Trainee Patent Attorney
Arthur Robinson & Hedderwicks; Allens Arthur Robinson
Melbourne, VIC
11.1999 - 11.2002
- Received comprehensive training in patent and trademark law, encompassing essential skills such as drafting and prosecuting patents, filing trademarks, and handling opposition cases.
- Successfully completed examinations to obtain qualification as a patent attorney in various areas including legal process, professional conduct, patent law and practice, trademark law and practice, design law.
Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
Amgen Australia
Melbourne
06.1997 - 10.1999
- Established, managed and completed local and international clinical trials for new products and existing product indications.
- Prepared clinical trial protocols, plain language statements and informed consent documents.
- Conducted site initiation visits and monitored ongoing studies at investigator sites.
- Monitored safety events reported during the course of clinical trials in accordance with SOPs.
- Ensured proper storage of investigational product at investigator sites per GCP guidelines.
- Adhered to good clinical practices, operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Tracked enrollment status across multiple sites to ensure target goals were met in a timely manner.
- Established effective network with project teams based in the USA and UK.
- Successfully applied knowledge of GCRP within work settings.
- Delivered presentations on clinical trial data to chief investigators and hospital clinical staff.
Education
Diploma of Intellectual Property Practise (DipIPP) IPTA -
Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trademark Attorneys
01.2002
PhD in Medical Science -
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI)
Carlton, Melbourne01.1997
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Microbiology and Immunology
University of Melbourne
Carlton, Melbourne01.1992
Secondary School -
Genazzano College
Kew, Melbourne01.1988
Skills
- Patent & Trademark Attorney with over 20 years experience
- Industry Expertise
- Intellectual property law expertise
- Recruitment and hiring
- Analytical Thinking
- Competency in IT systems
- Effective Communication
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Staff Supervision
- Problem-Solving
- Time management abilities
- French (beginners)
Honors & Awards
- Awarded Honours with Distinction
- Member of professional organisations including Institute of Patent & Trademark Attorneys (IPTA) and AusBiotech
Publications
- Innes, K.M., Szilvassy, S.J., Davidson, H.E., Gibson, L.M., Adams, J.M., Cory, S. (1999) Retroviral transduction of enriched haemopoietic stem cells allows life-long Bcl-2 expression in multiple lineages but does not perturb haemopoiesis. Experimental Hematology 27:75-87
- Vairo, G., Innes, K.M., Adams, J.M. (1996) Identification of a cell cycle inhibitory function for Bcl-2 which is independent of its effects on cell survival. Oncogene 13:1511-1519
- Karin Innes, 'The Impact of the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement on Pharmaceutical Patents' (July 2005) Blake Dawson Waldron: Life Sciences Update 7
- Australian Full Federal Court Takes a Different Approach to the U.S. Supreme Court Regarding Patentability of Isolated Nucleic Acid Molecules, by Karin Innes, FB Rice. IP AIPF Law Bugle Sept 2014
- Presenter: Intellectual Property and Commercialisation for Researchers Information and Q&A session. 5 May 2017 La Trobe University
- Panellist YIPTA seminar: Inventive step: stripped down to a scintilla. 7 September 2017
- SBE presenter 2023 cohort
Accomplishments
- Winner of Impact Case of the Year (NZ) in 2022 re:Ganymed Pharmaceuticals GMBH et al. [2021] NZIPOPAT 6 (“Ganymed”)
- Endorsed in IAM Patent 1000 in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
Affiliations
- Advisory Board member of Alyra Biotech
- Advisory Board member of FBW Gynaecology/SmartFem
- Scientific advisory member of the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF)
- Member of the Governance Commiittee of Melanoma Research Victoria (MRV)
- Member of the Consumer Resarch Group (CRG) for Melanoma Research Victoria
Timeline
Partner
FB Rice
07.2022 - Current
Associate/Senior Associate
FB Rice
06.2007 - 06.2022
Qualified Patent Attorney/Associate
Blake Dawson Waldron
12.2002 - 06.2007
Trainee Patent Attorney
Arthur Robinson & Hedderwicks; Allens Arthur Robinson
11.1999 - 11.2002
Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
Amgen Australia
06.1997 - 10.1999
Diploma of Intellectual Property Practise (DipIPP) IPTA -
Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trademark Attorneys
PhD in Medical Science -
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI)
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Microbiology and Immunology
University of Melbourne
Secondary School -
Genazzano College
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