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Pearce IP recruits 2
Pearce IP has welcomed two special counsel to the fold.
Emma Musgrave
The firm has appointed Chris Vindurampulle and Anna Stines this month, taking on the roles of special counsel patent attorney.
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Mr Vindurampulle joins Pearce IP from K&L Gates, bringing with him significant patent experience.
According to a statement from the firm, Mr Vindurampulle holds a PhD in microbiology and immunology and spent six years as a postdoctoral research scientist.
He specialises in life science technologies, including vaccines, pharmaceuticals, radiopharmaceuticals, biologics, cell and gene therapy, biotechnology, medical devices, agri-technology, and food technology, the firm added, noting that “Chris’ sound thinking and advice on IP strategy and protection is well regarded”.
Ms Stines, who also holds a PhD, specialises in plant biochemistry and molecular biology.
She brings more than 20 years of experience to Pearce IP and, most recently, was a partner and principal of Pizzeys Patent Attorneys.
Throughout her career, Ms Stines has gained extensive trans-Tasman patent prosecution experience and “is adept at providing FTO clearances/opinions and handling contentious patent disputes”, the firm said.
In addition, Ms Stines has assisted clients in the areas of structural biology, protein engineering, genetics, genomics, antibody therapeutics, peptide and gene-based therapies and diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, vaccine formulations, microbially driven technologies, agritech, and transgenic plants.
Pearce IP executive Naomi Pearce welcomed the pair to the firm.
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome each of Chris and Anna to Pearce IP. Each of them is very highly regarded in the industry, technically excellent and hardworking,” she said.
“They each personify the Pearce IP values, and we are excited to offer their expertise to Pearce IP clients.”
Commenting further, special counsel Jacinta Flattery-O’Brien said: “Chris and Anna bring with them a wealth of technical expertise and a breadth and depth of experience in patent matters that is second to none. I’m delighted to welcome two such highly regarded attorneys to the team at Pearce IP. Our clients can be assured they are in safe hands with these two seasoned practitioners.”
