Gerald holds a BSc degree in Chemistry from the National University of Singapore, an MSc in Biomedical Engineering from the Nanyang Technological University and a Master’s degree in IP and Innovation Management (MIPIM) from the Singapore University of Social Sciences.
Gerald also has four years of research experience at a national pharmaceutical research institute, where he worked on the development of molecular diagnostic assays and therapeutic peptides for infectious diseases.
Prior to joining Marks & Clerk Singapore LLP, Gerald was an IP manager at a national research agency, where he evaluated technology disclosures and developed appropriate IP protection strategies at a portfolio level. Gerald also had the opportunity to train researchers while at the research agency, helping them understand the importance of IP protection when commercialising their inventions.
Gerald is currently training to become a registered patent attorney in Singapore.
BSc, MSc, MIPIM
LLB, National University of Singapore