Tipson IP

Patent services for the life sciences.

Specialising in reviewing, drafting and prosecuting chemical and biological patents.

Meet our founder

A unique combination of science and business experience across three jurisdictions.

Kelly Tipson, PhD

Qualified in Key Jurisdictions

Licensed Australian and New Zealand patent attorney. Passed the United States Patent Bar.
World Class Scientist

Doctorate in Organic Chemistry and University Medal from the Australian National University. Published author.
Global Experience

Over 10 years combined experience with leading patent law firms in Australia and the United States. Advisor to leading research universities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Focused on Results

Proven ability to work with university and industry cients to achieve business objectives. Experienced in working with inhouse counsel, technology transfer offices, inventors and IP regulators.

Our Services

We offer a broad range of patent related services.

Patent Drafting

Drafting for life science patent applications, particularly small molecule applications involving complex generic formulae. Chemical subject areas, including organic chemistry, synthetic chemistry, pharmaceutical formulations, peptide chemistry, carbohydrate chemistry, nanotechnology, food chemistry, analytical chemistry and industrial chemical processes.
Patent Prosecution

Prosecution of patent applications in the life science space in Australia and New Zealand. Instructing foreign associates and co-ordinating filing strategies for corresponding applications in different countries.
Patentability Advice

Patentability advice in chemical, biological and pharmaaceutical subject areas, including organic chemistry, synthetic chemistry, pharmaceutical formulations, peptide chemistry, carbohydrate chemistry, nanotechnology, food chemistry, analytical chemistry and industrial chemical processes.
Freedom to Operate

Freedom to operate advice in the life science space.
Patent Validity Advice

Advice on the interpretation, validity, and infringement of patents, with particular expertise to patents related to pharmaceutical compounds and formulations, methods of synthesis, and methods of treatment.
Filing Strategy

Advice on patent filing strategy for Australian and New Zealand inventors, as well as international inventors seeking patent protection in Australia and New Zealand.

Kia ora! After working and living outside New Zealand for over 20 years, I am excited to return to make a home for my family in beautiful Queenstown, New Zealand, where I will continue to serve both local and international clients.

Kelly Tipson
Founder

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Tipson IP

Meet our founder

Kelly Tipson, PhD

Qualified in Key Jurisdictions

World Class Scientist

Global Experience

Focused on Results

Our Services

Patent Drafting

Patent Prosecution

Patentability Advice

Freedom to Operate

Patent Validity Advice

Filing Strategy

Kelly Tipson