Who we are

Duncan Bucknell

Intellectual Property Specialist since 1997

Strategic Intellectual Property – Lawyer, Patent Attorney

L.L.B. (Hons), B.V.Sc. (Hons), B.Anim. Sc. (Hons), FIPTA,

It is a lot of fun working with great people to understand the technology, the business and the market they are in.  It is even more fun when you work as a team to apply that understanding to solve problems or make the most of opportunities using intellectual property.

When not working, I spend a lot of time with family, working on the farm, volunteer firefighting, doing road trips, camping and general adventuring.

I’ve written four books on Intellectual Property and IP Strategy (published by Oxford University Press, LexisNexis and self published).  They are getting a little long in the tooth, but if you’re interested, you can find out more about them here.

Contact Duncan

Email: duncan[at]duncanbucknell[dot]com

Mobile: +61 472 003 423

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanbucknell/

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Marie-Louise Mortimer

Senior Paralegal & Client Services Lead

B.A.(Humanities)

Marie-Louise is often the person who makes things happen for our clients. Known for her responsiveness, attention to detail, and practical approach, she works closely with clients to ensure they always have clear, timely information to support effective IP decisions. She plays a central role in managing patent and trade mark prosecution support, as well as delivering high-quality searching and monitoring services.
With many years of experience in intellectual property, including time at a leading Australian law firm, Marie-Louise brings deep expertise in paralegal practice, research, and knowledge management. Clients value not just her technical capability, but her ability to anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and keep complex matters moving smoothly. Clients quickly come to rely on Marie-Louise as a trusted point of contact who makes even complex IP matters feel straightforward.                       

Marie-Louise is based in the USA. She enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the outdoors.

Contact Marie-Louise

Email: marie[at]duncanbucknell[dot]com