Prof Matthew Cuthbertson

The Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (the Board) is a statutory body established under section 227A of the Patents Act 1990 and constituted under the Patents Regulations 1991. The Board administers the regulatory and disciplinary regimes for patent attorneys in Australia and New Zealand, and trade marks attorneys in Australia. The role of the Board is to: • determine the academic qualifications required to become a patent attorney in Australia and New Zealand, and a trade marks attorney in Australia • determine the knowledge requirements for patent and trade marks attorneys • accredit courses for attorneys that satisfy knowledge requirements under the regulations •provide exemptions from knowledge requirements for attorneys based on prior study • set guidelines for continuing professional education for attorneys • maintain the standards of professional conduct expected of patent and trade marks attorneys • conduct disciplinary matters including investigating complaints and commencing proceedings before the Disciplinary Tribunal

The Victorian Clean Technology Fund (VCTF) is a venture fund which invests in and assists the commercialisation of novel clean technologies. Clean technologies are those that provide superior commercial returns compared to incumbent technologies while simultaneously addressing significant environmental and resource issues such as greenhouse gas emissions, energy usage, water scarcity or quality, waste and recycling. VCTF is a private company established in 2003 and was formerly known as Centre for Energy and Greenhouse Technologies Pty Ltd ('CEGT'​). It has been an active investor since 2003 and is an evergreen fund, in that capital raised from divestments is reinvested in new opportunities. VCTF is a fund that provides financial and management support for early stage enterprises. It generally invests at the pre-seed and seed funding phases where traditional venture capital sources are not readily available. VCTF may invest directly in projects or take an equity position in the enterprise. Originally funded by the Victorian Government, investments should provide a tangible benefit to Australia in addition to VCTF’s cleantech focus. While VCTF is a not-for-profit organisation, the requirement to reinvest returns from the fund means that investments with a clear commercial return and exit strategy will be preferred. Generally VCTF will seek to co-invest with other sources of funding in order to leverage its investment. Although flexible, typically initial funding from VCTF is less than $1m, however there is potential for follow-on investment for promising enterprises.

The Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (the Board) is a statutory body established under section 227A of the Patents Act 1990 and constituted under the Patents Regulations 1991. The Board administers the regulatory and disciplinary regimes for patent attorneys in Australia and New Zealand, and trade marks attorneys in Australia. The role of the Board is to: • determine the academic qualifications required to become a patent attorney in Australia and New Zealand, and a trade marks attorney in Australia • determine the knowledge requirements for patent and trade marks attorneys • accredit courses for attorneys that satisfy knowledge requirements under the regulations •provide exemptions from knowledge requirements for attorneys based on prior study • set guidelines for continuing professional education for attorneys • maintain the standards of professional conduct expected of patent and trade marks attorneys • conduct disciplinary matters including investigating complaints and commencing proceedings before the Disciplinary Tribunal

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. One of Australias original tertiary institutions, RMIT University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education, applied research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the community. RMIT is a world leader in Art and Design; Architecture and the Built Environment; Engineering; Accounting and Finance; and Business and Management Studies. CRICOS provider code: 00122A

The Victorian Clean Technology Fund (VCTF) is a venture fund which invests in and assists the commercialisation of novel clean technologies. Clean technologies are those that provide superior commercial returns compared to incumbent technologies while simultaneously addressing significant environmental and resource issues such as greenhouse gas emissions, energy usage, water scarcity or quality, waste and recycling. VCTF is a private company established in 2003 and was formerly known as Centre for Energy and Greenhouse Technologies Pty Ltd ('CEGT'​). It has been an active investor since 2003 and is an evergreen fund, in that capital raised from divestments is reinvested in new opportunities. VCTF is a fund that provides financial and management support for early stage enterprises. It generally invests at the pre-seed and seed funding phases where traditional venture capital sources are not readily available. VCTF may invest directly in projects or take an equity position in the enterprise. Originally funded by the Victorian Government, investments should provide a tangible benefit to Australia in addition to VCTF’s cleantech focus. While VCTF is a not-for-profit organisation, the requirement to reinvest returns from the fund means that investments with a clear commercial return and exit strategy will be preferred. Generally VCTF will seek to co-invest with other sources of funding in order to leverage its investment. Although flexible, typically initial funding from VCTF is less than $1m, however there is potential for follow-on investment for promising enterprises.