Blackwattle IP welcomes Linda Govenlock to our patent team!

Blackwattle IP is pleased to announce that Linda Govenlock has joined Blackwattle IP as a Partner and the Head of our Chemical & Life Sciences Practice.

Linda has considerable experience as an Australian and New Zealand patent attorney specialising in the chemical, pharmaceutical, life sciences, mining and agricultural sectors. Linda brings a wealth of expertise in managing global patent portfolios, patent oppositions, re-examinations, and IP strategy and she is recognised globally as one of Australia’s leading experts in pharmaceutical patent term extensions.

We are very excited to have Linda join our team!

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