Geoff Buzacott
Senior Associate
Patent Attorney
Areas of Expertise/Sector
PatentsPatent Drafting, Filing & ProsecutionIP Portfolio Management, Maintenance & RenewalsICT, Electronics & SoftwareDesign Filing & RegistrationClean TechnologyEngineering & ManufacturingDesign SearchingSports IPGeoff is a registered Patent attorney who is experienced with drafting, preparing and prosecuting patent applications for information and communication technology (ICT), with a focus on computer software, and electrical engineering. He enjoys working with clients to help them achieve their goals by providing business relevant, tailored solutions.
Geoff has worked as an in-house patent attorney in a research and development group for one of the world’s top patent filing companies. While working closely with inventors and business stakeholders, Geoff developed and managed patent portfolios as well as carried out global patent prosecution. During this time he worked with various technologies such as user interfaces, image processing, machine learning, video coding, print rendering, display rendering, software, data processing and medical imaging.
Before moving into Intellectual Property, Geoff worked on electrical systems, including user interface system for mining and materials handling equipment. He also worked on vehicle tracking systems as well as software and communication systems for a number of traffic and plant management systems for road projects in Australia.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) (Hons.), University of Sydney
Master of Industrial Property, University of Technology Sydney
Registered Patent and Trade Marks Attorney (Australia and New Zealand)
Memberships
Member: Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia (IPTA)