Allira Hudson-Gofers joins Dentons’ patents team
24 February 2023
Allira Hudson-Gofers has joined Dentons’ Australasian patents team as partner and patent attorney.
Based in Sydney, Hudson-Gofers will add expertise to the firm’s Australasian patents team, which operates from Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. She brings 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, Hudson-Gofers has a deep understanding of the commercial realities of her clients’ businesses. She advises clients on patentability, strategy development, invalidity, infringement and freedom to operate matters.
Dentons’ Australasia region chair and Australia CEO Doug Stipanicev called Hudson-Gofer’s appointment was “an exciting addition” to the expanding patent team. “We are delighted to welcome Allira as a new patent partner at Dentons. Allira’s extensive experience, coupled with her deep commercial insights are a valuable addition to the team,” he said.
Andrew Baker, who leads Dentons’ patents team from Auckland, added: “Dentons’ patents team is a leader in Australasia. We are very excited about Allira joining us. She is a leader in her field and a force to be reckoned with.”
Hudson-Gofers was previously a principal at IPH Limited.
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.
