Russell Davies

Russell is General Executive Manager and Principal at Shelston IP. He is also the head of the mechanical engineering team.

Russell has extensive patent and registered design experience, including the drafting of patent specifications, the prosecution of patent and design applications both before the Australian Patent Office and in foreign jurisdictions, the handling of opposition and contentious matters, as well as the provision of advice with regards to validity and infringement of patent and design rights. He also provides high level IP portfolio management and commercialisation advice for a number of the firm’s key clients.

Prior to joining the patent profession, Russell worked in the mining industry as a mechanical engineer. During this time he worked both in the engineering design office of a mining company and at a variety of mine sites, acquiring a wide experience in mining engineering and the design of equipment used in this industry. Drawing on his background and work experience Russell has a sound knowledge of mining and minerals processing technologies and is a trusted advisor to some of the firm’s key clients in the mining industry.

In addition,  Russell represents clients in a diverse array of industries, including those in the automotive sector, the renewable energy and green technology sector, manufacturing, and heating ventilation and air conditioning. He also acts for one of Australia’s leading gaming companies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours 1), University of Newcastle
• Registered Patent Attorney (Australia and New Zealand)
• Registered Trade Mark Attorney (Australia and New Zealand).

Associations

• Fellow – Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia
• Asian Patent Attorneys Association
• Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand
• Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia.