Patrick McManamny – Director
Dr Patrick McManamny regularly counsels clients in relation to freedom‑to‑operate issues, patentability assessments and due diligence reports. He is sought out particularly for his knowledge and experience in patent issues relating to biological therapeutics.
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Patrick has a PhD in molecular biology and physiology, with extensive experience assisting clients in achieving commercial objectives including large multi-nationals, start‑up companies and research institutes. He has also served a brief period as in‑house counsel, which has provided valuable insight into the responsibilities of this role.
Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law – University of Melbourne
Registered Australian & New Zealand Patent Attorney
PhD, molecular biology and physiology – Monash Institute of Reproduction and Development (now Monash Institute of Medical Research)
Bachelor of Laws – Deakin University
Bachelor of Science, genetics and zoology – La Trobe University
Sylvan Browne – Director
Sylvan Browne specialises in patents and designs, with an emphasis on drafting and prosecution in a range of electrical, software, medical, bioinformatics and mechanical technologies. He advises clients on developing patent strategies to suit their commercial objectives, with a specific focus on patent protection in the North American, European and Asian markets, particularly Korea.
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Sylvan is often called upon to advise in matters which are both legally and technically complex and those concerning questionably patentable subject matter.
Diploma of Intellectual Property Practice – IPTA
Registered Australian & New Zealand Patent Attorney
Registered United States Patent Agent
Bachelor of Laws – Deakin University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronic (Honours) – University of Melbourne
Madeleine Kelly – Director
Madeleine Kelly specialises in computing, telecommunications, electronics and medical device related inventions. She represents a broad range of clients from individual inventors, start‑ups, and SMEs, to universities and multi‑national corporations. Her solid grounding in the intellectual property profession has provided her with a thorough knowledge of various patent systems, and she is adept at devising prosecution strategies for worldwide patent portfolios.
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Madeleine has a genuinely affable nature and takes time to truly understand what her clients are looking to achieve. As a logical thinker, she is particularly good at providing well‑structured and highly relevant advice, tailored specifically to her clients commercial needs.
Masters of Intellectual Property Law – University of Melbourne
Registered Australian & New Zealand Patent Attorney
Qualified European Patent Attorney
Qualified Irish Patent Agent
Bachelor of Engineering, electronics – University College Dublin
Masters of Science, high performance computing – Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Ramya Janarthanan - IP Analyst
As a registered Indian Patent Agent and having completed large complex searching projects for global corporations, Ramya brings a valuable global perspective to her work. She has a very strong technical background that is strengthened by her extensive experience and education.
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Ramya specialises in using various patent searching databases and bioinformatics tools to watch the progress of patent applications and contentious matters in jurisdictions both obscure and distinguished. She has particular experience and skill in the review process for patent families including searching and analysing patents.
Having completed a range of qualifications including a Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in IP, Ramya is now working towards completing her Masters of Intellectual Property Law.
Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights Law – National Law School of India University
Registered Indian Patent Agent
Master of Science – Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology – P.S.G. College of Technology
Hendra Wahyudi - IP Analyst
Hendra joins Athena IP as a chemistry technical specialist. He is an experienced and rounded organic medicinal chemist, with a PhD in medicinal chemistry from the University of New South Wales, and postdoctoral research experience in bioengineering at the University of Utah.
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Hendra has vast experience in peptide and peptidomimetic chemistry, structure‑activity relationship study, drug conjugation and techniques associated with multistep synthesis, separation and identification of organic compounds. His research background and experience make him a valuable asset for researching and developing robust strategies for a wide array of patent and literature searches.
Ramya Bhuthalingam - IP Analyst
With an academic background in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering, Ramya brings technical expertise to her role, particularly in biomaterials and drug delivery systems. Her research experience includes liposomes, lipid nanoparticles, hydrogels, 3D bioprinting, protein purification, gene cloning, and microfluidics. This scientific foundation serves as a valuable asset for researching and developing search strategies for a diverse client base.
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Ramya built her IP foundation through an internship at the Indian Institute of Patents and Trademark Attorney and previous experience with an IP services company.
Proficient in multiple patent databases, Ramya conducts keyword, classification, and sequence‑based searches across a wide range of global jurisdictions, including less commonly covered regions.
Jibraan Ali - IP Analyst
With qualifications in both biomedical science and biotechnology, Jibraan possesses an extensive breadth of technological knowledge, which he applies as an IP analyst. He integrates this scientific expertise with legal qualifications and hands‑on experience in business development within the biotechnology sector, offering a commercially informed approach to intellectual property matters.
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His work includes conducting a wide range of patent searches—such as patentability, validity, infringement, state‑of‑the‑art, and landscape analyses. He is also experienced in monitoring patent prosecution processes and developing customised, in‑depth reports for clients.