Rodney Dabboussy is the Principal Patent Attorney with a distinguished career in the field of mechanical engineering and intellectual property. He utilises his background in special purpose machine design, HVAC, and manufacturing process improvement to deliver comprehensive patent services. With two decades of experience, Rodney excels in intellectual property management within commercial contexts, having worked extensively at Spruson & Ferguson and previously at Shelston IP. His expertise encompasses drafting, prosecution, oppositions, and clearance searching across Australia and New Zealand. Rodney is especially passionate about automotive engineering and has unique commercial insights into automotive innovation and high-speed manufacturing. He enjoys collaborating with various technologies, including heavy mining, construction, and medical devices. Rodney serves global and regional clients with a pragmatic and strategic approach to intellectual property rights development. His ability to communicate complex legal concepts in an accessible manner is highly valued by his clients, ranging from some of the world's largest companies to emerging enterprises. As a respected member and fellow of the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia, and IPSANZ, Rodney continues to contribute to the field with dedication and insight. His educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from UNSW and a Masters in Industrial Property from the University of Technology Sydney.
Senior Patent Attorney
Spruson & Ferguson
Nov 2021 - Present • 4 years 11 months
Patent Attorney
Shelston IP
Jan 2004 - Nov 2021 • 17 years 10 months
Intellectual Property Officer
Bishop Innovation
Jan 2002 - Jan 2004 • 2 years
Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering
UNSW
Masters, Industrial Property
University of Technology Sydney
