Experience

Biognosys

• Switzerland
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contracts Attorney

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Zurich, Switzerland



CIIDRC - Canadian International Internet Dispute Resolution Centre

• Panelist (Domain Name Disputes CDRP and UDRP)

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada



Arbitration Court attached to the Economic Chamber and Agricultural Chamber, Prague, Czech Republic

• Czechia
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• UDRP Panelist (Domain Name Disputes)

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Prague, Czechia The Czech Arbitration Court based in Prague, helps brand and trade mark owners, domain name registrants and registration companies all over the world to resolve conflicts in a fast, efficient and cost-effective fashion. As a panelist, I hear UDRP disputes related to generic Top Level Domains such as .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info, .mobi, .tel etc



HSS IPM

• Switzerland
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director and Co-owner

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Zug, Switzerland The name HSS IPM stands for “High Standard of Service in Intellectual Property Management” and we offer to our clients worldwide: • General trademark and IP services pertaining to Switzerland, the EU, France, Latin America and the USA • Global online brand monitoring and enforcement services • Flexible solutions including internal and external secondments for IP departments • Intellectual property strategy and implementation • Case… Show more The name HSS IPM stands for “High Standard of Service in Intellectual Property Management” and we offer to our clients worldwide: • General trademark and IP services pertaining to Switzerland, the EU, France, Latin America and the USA • Global online brand monitoring and enforcement services • Flexible solutions including internal and external secondments for IP departments • Intellectual property strategy and implementation • Case management of registrations and defensive actions through our network of associates, world-wide Show less



International Trademark Association (INTA)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Future of IP on the Internet Sub-Committee

  • Jan 2020 - Dec 2021



EF Education First

• Switzerland
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• IP Legal Counsel at EF Education First (maternity leave coverage)

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  Luzern I was responsible for EF´s worldwide intellectual property portfolio containing thousands of trademarks, domain names, patents and copyrights as well as unregistered rights. I left EF to move to the US with my family.



Abion

• Sweden
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Online Enforcement Specialist

  • Sep 2016 - May 2018

  Zürich Area, Switzerland My role at BRANDIT involved monitoring, assessing and executing online brand infringement and domain disputes, using various legal avenues depending on the circumstances of the particular case. I also consulted to high profile clients across a range of industries in relation to their online brand protection strategies.



Lonely Planet

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Corporate Lawyer

  • May 2013 - Jul 2014

  Melbourne area, Australia After working at Lonely Planet on secondment from May - December 2013, in January 2014 I joined the Lonely Planet legal team as a staff member. Reporting to the General Counsel, my role at Lonely Planet involved drafting and negotiating commercial contracts including content licensing, services procurement, global and local book distribution, consumer and publishing contracts. A key responsibility was managing Lonely Planet's extensive global trademark portfolio, working closely with… Show more After working at Lonely Planet on secondment from May - December 2013, in January 2014 I joined the Lonely Planet legal team as a staff member. Reporting to the General Counsel, my role at Lonely Planet involved drafting and negotiating commercial contracts including content licensing, services procurement, global and local book distribution, consumer and publishing contracts. A key responsibility was managing Lonely Planet's extensive global trademark portfolio, working closely with external counsel on general portfolio maintenance as well as trademark litigations and also overseeing the internal infringements team. In my time at Lonely Planet, I worked with the business to overhaul the contracting process for business development and advertising deals. To this end I was able to revise a lengthy contract into a much more usable, and commercially appropriate, four pages of terms. I also worked closely with the Asia Sales team to negotiate major distribution deals, assisted the content team to get the new content model established from a legal perspective and I was the legal contact person for all Lonely Planet marketing activities - assisting Lonely Planet teams to deliver campaigns and promotions to our audiences worldwide. I left Lonely Planet to move to Switzerland with my family. Show less



Western Suburbs Legal Service (WSLS)

• Volunteer - Night Legal Service and Member of Management Commitee

  • May 2009 - Jul 2014

  Newport, Melbourne From May 2009 to July 2014 I volunteered at my local Community Legal Service taking client instructions during the night service. This was an enormously challenging and satisfying role dealing with a vast array of legal issues from consumer issues to criminal and family matters. I also served as an elected member of the Committee of Management from October 2011 to July 2014. I resigned from my positions at WSLS when I moved overseas.



KHQ Lawyers

• Australia
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lawyer

  • Mar 2011 - Jan 2014

  Melbourne, Australia At KHQ, a leading boutique law firm, I provided legal services across a range of areas including general commercial law, litigation, marketing law and workplace relations. I also worked on all legal aspects of trade promotions laws and permit requirements. While still at KHQ I undertook secondments at the major Australian media company Southern Cross Austereo and the leading travel content provider Lonely Planet.



Various corporations and not for profit organisation

• Freelance Communications and Events Specialist

  • Mar 2009 - Feb 2011

  Melbourne, Australia Contract and freelance communication and event management roles for a range of organisations including the ANZ Bank (one of the 'big 4' banks in Australia), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Professional eBay Sellers Association (annual PeSA Internet Conference 2010 - 2014) and the Australian National Screenwriters' Conference.



ABT

• Software Development
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Marketing and Communications Manager

  • Jul 2005 - Mar 2009

  This varied role included new business development, managing the client hospitality program and public relations and profile building for the agency. The agency provided high-end event, marketing and communications services to large corporations including Telstra and Optus (Australia's largest telecommunications companies), Holden (Opel), Honda, GE Money, the ANZ Bank, NAB Bank, AXA Insurance and many more.



Seeing Eye Dogs Australia

• Events Manager

  • Jan 2004 - Jun 2005

  Melbourne, Australia Events Manager responsible for major events including Wet Nose Day, Annual Gala Ball, Bubble Wrap Day and Public Open Days. I also edited and produced the monthly newsletter 'Paws for a Moment' and secured sponsorships and grants for the organisation.



Open Family Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2003

  Melbourne, Australia I organised media events and program launches, developed brand review and corporate identity update, managed fundraising events including corporate lunches, sponsorship development with organisations such as Australian Institute of Management and Bearing Point. I also managed direct mail fundraising campaigns.



Cummins and Partners

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • 2000 - 2002

  Managed the advertising activities for several of the agencies top accounts including Holden, Nestle Chilled Dairy, Melbourne Zoos, Connex and Accor Hotels.



Beyond the Line

• Intern

  • Jun 1999 - Dec 1999

  Amsterdam Beyond the Line, a division of global advertising mega-agency Young & Rubicam was one of the first specialist experience marketing agencies in the world. My role included producing a global food trends newsletter and assistance with many high profile projects including the 'Swiffer Boys', a boy band created to promote a floor cleaning device.