David Hvasanov

David Hvasanov (王大卫) is a highly experienced patent attorney currently serving as Special Counsel at Spruson & Ferguson since November 2021, previously holding roles as Senior Associate Patent Attorney at Shelston IP and Associate Patent and Trade Marks Attorney at Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick. With a strong background in Chemistry and Life Sciences, David has drafted and prosecuted patent applications across various fields, including cement technologies, mining, polymer technologies, and drug delivery systems. Educational qualifications include a Master of Intellectual Property Law from the University of Melbourne, a Ph.D. in Chemistry from UNSW, and a Bachelor of Science in Nanotechnology from UNSW. David also has prior research experience at the University of New South Wales, focusing on polymer modification and methodology development, along with roles in undergraduate education and occupational health and safety.