Dentons boosts its Australasian Patents Practice with the appointment of Allira Hudson-Gofers

Dentons boosts its Australasian Patents Practice with the appointment of Allira Hudson-Gofers

She advises on patentability, strategy development, invalidity, infringement and freedom to operate matters

While continuing to develop its market-leading Australasian patents team, global law firm, Dentons has hired patent attorney Allira Hudson-Gofers as a partner in Sydney.

Hudson-Gofers is expected to add further strength and expertise to the team, which operates from Sydney and Melbourne in Australia, and Auckland in New Zealand.

Doug Stipanicev, the Australasia region chair and Australia CEO at Dentons said "We are delighted to welcome Hudson-Gofers as a new patent partner at Dentons. Her extensive experience, coupled with deep commercial insights, is a valuable addition to the team."

Dr. Andrew Baker, who leads Dentons' patents team from Auckland remarked, "Our team is a leader in Australasia. We are very excited about Hudson-Gofers joining us. She is a leader in her field and a force to be reckoned with."

Commenting on her appointment, Hudson-Gofers stated, "I am delighted to join Dentons' highly regarded patents team and cannot wait to further develop their offering in Australasia. I am also looking forward to connecting my clients to the talent and opportunities that being part of the world's largest law firm brings."

Hudson-Gofers has extensive experience in patents, designs, and IP strategy and commercialization, working across sectors including engineering, robotics and control systems, sporting technologies, transportation and consumer products, building systems and construction, mining, agricultural technologies, and manufacturing.

Having worked in-house in research and as a regulatory affairs specialist for a global leader in medical devices, she has a deep understanding of the commercial realities of her client's businesses.

Dentons' patents team advises businesses from all over the world on New Zealand and Australian patent and design matters. The team works closely with Dentons' award-winning intellectual property and technology team.