Experience

Spoor & Fisher

• South Africa
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Patent Attorney, Partner

  • Sep 2011 - Present

  The preparation and prosecution of patent applications relating to pharmaceutical inventions, including novel compounds, formulations and manufacturing techniques; and other general chemical technologies including petrochemicals, catalysts, polymer chemistry, pesticides, rubber chemistry and general consumer goods. Providing clients with patentability, novelty, and infringement opinions. Advising clients on regulatory issues relating to these technology areas. Freedom to operate (FTO) investigations in South Africa and the African continent. Show less

• Candidate Attorney

  • Aug 2009 - Sep 2011

  Prior art searches, including technical analysis and drafting of search reports. Reviewing patent applications and advising on conformity with South African patent law and practice.



Vital Health Foods

• South Africa
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• R&D Laboratory Manager

  • Mar 2007 - Jul 2009

  Managing the analytical method development and testing of products for multiple FMCG product development projects. General laboratory management.

• R&D Laboratory Chemist

  • Jul 2004 - Feb 2007

  Analytical method development for the quantitative and qualitative testing of vitamins, minerals and herbal extracts in nutritional products. Compilation of test reports. Analytical methods included HPLC, GC, AA and others.