Dr Paul J Wyk Principal
Has a PhD for research in the molecular biology lipopolysaccharide evolution in Salmonella. Paul has held a teaching position at Adelaide University for five years and commenced his training as a Patent and Trade Marks Attorney in 1987 with an Adelaide firm of Patent Attorneys.
He established APT Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys in 1993.
In the mechanical arena, in addition to general mechanical work Paul has had the conduct of an international suite of defence related accousto-mechanical patents and a suite of inventions related to air conditioning systems. In the Trade Marks area in addition to a number of general matters, he has had the conduct of a large international portfolio of wine Trade Marks and pharmaceutical Trade Marks and primarily Australian Food Trade Marks. Paul's enthusiasm and experience in opposition proceedings has led to an impressive track record for success.
Paul is a member of a number of associations and societies.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys of Australia, a member of the Australian Biotechnology Association, a member of FICPI, APAA, Licensing Executive Society, and Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand.
Jason G N Jowitt BSc MIP
Patent and Trade Mark Attorney
Joined the Intellectual Property profession in 2002 and is a registered Patent and Trade Marks Attorney. Jason has a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters in Industrial Property. Jason has significant general mechanical patent drafting and prosecution experience and specialist technical experience with software applications.
Jason has had considerable commercial dealings with Trade Marks and has managed significant international Trade Mark portfolios. He has been involved in providing advice and securing trade mark protection for a range of companies and non-profit organisations involved in a range of professions.
Jason is a member of the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand.