Dr. Muhammad Yasir

Associate, Innovation, Patents & Industrial Property (3IP)

Biography

Muhammad Yasir is an Australian qualified Patent Attorney with over 8 years of professional experience in Intellectual Property law, having worked with leading organisations in Australia, including Madderns Patent & Trademark Attorneys. He holds a PhD in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of South Australia, as well as a Master degree in Intellectual Property from the University of Technology Sydney. Dr Yasir possesses extensive expertise in patent prosecution and examination strategies, having gained valuable experience in patent examination practices through work associated with the IP Australia. He is highly skilled in developing effective prosecution and rebuttal strategies to address examination objections.

Throughout his career, Dr Yasir has advised and supported prominent global clients, including Qualcomm in 5G technologies, Minelab Electronics in metal detection and signal processing technologies, and Schneider Electric in electrical switching technologies. His experience also includes managing international patent portfolios and coordinating foreign patent filings in collaboration with associates across the United States, Europe, and the GCC region.

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Recent Experience

  • Managed patent portfolios for Qualcomm and Schneider Electric.
  • Prosecuted complex ICT applications in relation to 5G communication inventions.
  • Drafted complex artificial intelligence and signal processing applications in relation to metal detectors.
  • Provided strategic guidance for the launch of a new air fryer product by performing a Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis concerning a PCT application.
  • Successfully advised and deterred an opponent in an infringement matter concerning a client’s water filter product.
  • Conducted an infringement analysis and provided strategic counsel regarding the client’s ladder hinge product.
  • Involved in an opposition matter in relation to thermal energy storage technology (acted for opponent).

Language(s)

  • English
  • Urdu
  • Punjabi

Education

  • 2021 – Master of Intellectual Property, University of Technology, Sydney
  • 2016 – Ph.D Electrical (Telecommunications) Engineering, University of South Australia
  • MS Communication Systems Engineering, National University of Sciences & Technology, Pakistan
  • Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Air University, Pakistan

Admission

  • 2021 – Patent Attorney, Australia

Practice(s)