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Andrew Rankine

Andrew Rankine
PhD Candidate
Faculty of Law
Sandy Bay Campus
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Andrew is a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Law. His research focuses on comparative aspects of patent law. Concurrently, Andrew practices as a solicitor specializing in intellectual property law with a focus on patent disputes and therapeutic goods regulation.
Biography
Prior to studying law, Andrew practiced medicine, specialising in diagnostic pathology.
Since 2007, Andrew has practiced as a solicitor specialising in intellectual property law. His legal practice is focused on patent disputes and therapeutic goods regulation. He has acted in a number of Australia’s leading intellectual property cases over the past decade.
In 2015, Andrew completed an LLM at the University of Melbourne. He is currently undertaking a PhD in the Faculty of Law. Andrew’s doctoral research concerns comparative aspects of patent law.
Career summary
Qualifications
Degree | Thesis Title | University | Country | Date Awarded |
LLM | University of Melbourne | Australia | 2015 | |
LLB (Hons) | University of Sydney | Australia | 2007 | |
BSc MBBS (Hons) | University of NSW | Australia | 1999 |
Memberships
Professional practice
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales
Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
Member, Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ)
Member, International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)