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Mike specialises in researching patentability of inventions, and drafting patent specifications for new inventions, especially in the fields of mechanical, process, electronic and e-commerce.

Mike also prosecutes patent applications in most large jurisdictions around the world, including Europe, Australia, USA, Canada, China, Mexico, Eurasia, and Singapore.

Mike has experience in a broad range of technology areas including:

• mining and heavy industry;
• project engineering;
• timber and timber impregnation;
• e-commerce;
• injection moulding;
• fire retardation and logistics; and
• materials handling and logistics.

As part of his role, Mike:

• advises on patentability and design registrability; and
• conducts infringement and freedom to operate searches and assessments.

Before he joined A J Park in 2006, Mike worked for a South African intellectual property attorney firm. He gained 6 years experience in all aspects of IP law, including commercial arrangements for intellectual property, negotiating and preparing IP/IT licensing agreements, technology development, manufacturing and supply agreements.   He also has specialised previously in the valuation of IP.

Mike is a fellow of the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law.

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