Shu-Yen Simone Lee

Patents and Designs | Quantum computing subject matter expert | President of APAA (AU Group) | Secretary (Former) of APAA (AU Group) | Rising IP Star 2022, 2023, 2024 (Managing IP)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About

I have a strong background in physics and specifically optical physics, and also enjoy working on a wide range of technologies from mechanical, electrical and software. I also has extensive experience in design protection. As I have a PhD in quantum optics, I am passionate about quantum technologies and assist my clients by lending my quantum optics qualifications in due diligence and freedom to operate work, as well as patent prosecution. Listen to my podcast episode on quantum technologies which can be found at the following link: https://www.griffithhack.com/insights/publications/podcast-a-quantum-computer-in-your-pocket/ I registered as a patent attorney in 2013. Prior to that, I worked at the Australian Patent Office (IP Australia) in various roles including: patent examiner, senior process analyst and acting senior patent examiner. Recognition: Awarded Managing IP's Rising IP Star in 2022, 2023 and 2024

Experience

  • Griffith Hack (Full-time · 5 yrs 3 mos)
    • Principal
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Senior Associate, Patent Attorney
      Apr 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

  • President at Asian Patent Attorneys Association - Australia Group
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    Lead and manage APAA - AU Group Committee, represent Australia at the Asian Patent Attorney Conference, run and organise annual APAA-AU Day meeting, interact with APAA - Head Office on behalf of members and Committee

  • Secretary at Asian Patent Attorney Association - Australia Group
    Oct 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    As Secretary I managed responses to member enquiries, processed new memberships and member renewals, kept the list of members updated, forwarded notices from APAA, and assisted in preparation of the APAA- Australia Group Day Meeting each year.

  • mdp Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys (3 yrs)
    • Senior Associate, Patent Attorney
      Dec 2020 - Mar 2021 · 4 mos

    • Associate Patent Attorney
      Apr 2018 - Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Patent Attorney at Davies Collison Cave
    Oct 2013 - Mar 2018 · 4 yrs 6 mos