Connor Matthews
Patent Attorney
Areas of Expertise/Sector
Engineering & ManufacturingMining, Energy & ResourcesPatent SearchingPatent Drafting, Filing & ProsecutionPatent Infringement & EnforcementPatentsConnor is a qualified Patent and Trade Marks Attorney working within the Mechanical Group and based in Melbourne. Connor holds a degree in Automotive Engineering along with experience in the Australian and International automotive industries.
Graduating from his Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours, Connor went on to work for a global automotive manufacturer, pursuing his interest in manufacturing technologies and component failure analysis. As he continued his time in the automotive space, Connor began looking for an avenue to become more involved in the protection of mechanical inventions and ideas, and joined DCC in 2022.
Connor now practices as a Patent Attorney, with his practice surrounding mechanical engineering in a range of technology areas. Connor assists a broad range of clients in managing and utilising intellectual property, including individuals, SMEs and global organisations.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours), RMIT University
Master of Intellectual Property Law, University of Melbourne
Registered Trans-Tasman Patent Attorney (Australia and New Zealand)
Registered Australian Trade Marks Attorney
Memberships
Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia (IPTA)