Wrays is delighted to announce the promotion of two attorneys from our Life Sciences team. Dr Penelope Farbey has been promoted to Special Counsel and Dr Daniel Beck has been promoted to Associate.
Dr Penelope Farbey joined Wrays in 2001 and is a molecular microbiology specialist, working closely with small to medium biotechnology, pharmaceutical and agri-biotech firms as well as universities. Penelope says:
“I feel very fortunate that I am able to have a career working directly with scientists at the forefront of their fields. I have never lost my fascination with science and I enjoy collaborating with clients to protect their innovations. Wrays continues to provide opportunities to expand my scientific and intellectual property knowledge. The fact that I have been at Wrays nearly 20 years speaks volumes about the firm and my colleagues.”
Dr Daniel Beck specialises in chemistry, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Based in Melbourne, Daniel joined Wrays after 11 years working at the Australian Patent Office (IP Australia), providing him with an insider’s perspective on patent prosecution and oppositions to grant. Daniel’s career also includes working as a research scientist at Novartis Institute for Biomedical Research in Switzerland. Of his recent promotion, Daniel said:
“I love working at Wrays because the culture here is one of consultation and collaboration. We work together and help each other to produce the best result for the client. Intellectual Property is a fascinating career and it is immensely rewarding to work with clients to draft and prosecute patent applications”.
Head of Wrays’ Life Science Group Todd Shand, made the announcements saying:
“On behalf of Wrays, I congratulate Penelope and Daniel on their recent promotions. During her time at Wrays Penelope has contributed enormously to the success of the firm and in particular the Life Sciences Group. She is highly regarded by her clients for both her technical expertise and commercial focus. Daniel has a wealth of chemistry and biotechnology knowledge. His focus on providing the most efficient and effective service to clients makes him ideal for our Melbourne Life Sciences team. Well done to Penelope and Daniel.”
For more information about Wrays’ Life Sciences team, visit our industry page.