Dentons continues to develop its market leading Australasian Patents team with the hire of new Australian partner and patent attorney Allira Hudson-Gofers.

Based in Sydney, Allira will add further strength and expertise to Dentons’ Australasian Patents team which operates from Sydney, Melbourne in Australia, and Auckland in New Zealand.

Allira brings extensive experience in patents, designs, and IP strategy and commercialisation, working across sectors including engineering, robotics and control systems, sporting technologies, transportation and consumer products, building systems and construction, mining, agricultural technologies and manufacturing. Having worked in-house in research and as a regulatory affairs specialist for a global leader in medical devices, Allira has a deep understanding of the commercial realities of her clients’ businesses. She advises clients on patentability, strategy development, invalidity, infringement and freedom to operate matters.

Dentons’ Australasia Region Chair and Australia CEO, Doug Stipanicev said Allira’s appointment was an exciting addition to Dentons’ Patent team, which is expanding at pace.

“We are delighted to welcome Allira as a new patent partner at Dentons. Allira’s extensive experience, coupled with her deep commercial insights are a valuable addition to the team,” said Mr. Stipanicev.

Dr Andrew Baker, who leads Dentons’ Patents team from Auckland, echoed Mr. Stipanicev’s comments, adding, “Dentons’ Patents team is a leader in Australasia. We are very excited about Allira joining us. She is a leader in her field and a force to be reckoned with. ”

Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Hudson-Gofers said, “I am delighted to be joining Dentons’ highly regarded Patents team and can’t wait to further develop their offering in Australasia. I’m also looking forward to connecting my clients to the talent and opportunities that being part of the world’s largest law firm brings.”

Dentons’ Patents team advises businesses from all over the world on New Zealand and Australian patent and design matters. The team works closely with Dentons’ award-winning Intellectual Property and Technology team.