Boutique specialist firm Pearce IP is delighted to announce the appointment of biotech/pharma IP leader Jacinta Flattery-O’Brien PhD as Special Counsel.
A highly regarded patent attorney with a PhD in molecular biology and more than 20 years’ experience in the biotech, pharma and biopharma industries, Jacinta is recognised as an industry leader in patent strategies and patenting.
Jacinta is the former Team Leader of the life sciences team of Shelston IP, where she was Principal and Partner for over 14 years.
Flattery-O’Brien says:
“Pearce IP is well known for excellence in patent and legal services. I am thrilled to join this exceptional team of patent attorneys and lawyers and look forward to re-connecting with colleagues and clients.”
Pearce IP’s Principal Naomi Pearce says:
“Jacinta’s patent capabilities, experience, and industry knowledge are second to none. We’re really pleased to welcome Jacinta to Pearce IP.”
Please join us in congratulating Jacinta on her new appointment.
Naomi Pearce
CEO, Executive Lawyer (AU, NZ), Patent Attorney (AU, NZ) & Trade Mark Attorney (AU)
Naomi is the CEO and Founder of Pearce IP, and is one of ANZ’s leading IP practitioners. Naomi is a market leading, strategic, commercially astute, patent lawyer, patent attorney and trade mark attorney, with over 29 years’ experience, and a background in molecular biology/biochemistry.
Ranked in virtually every notable legal directory, highly regarded by peers and clients, Naomi is renowned for her successful and elegant IP/legal strategies focussing on complex/multijurisdictional litigation, global FTO, and strategic advice. Among other awards, Naomi is the 2026 Lexology Client Choice Winner for Patents, the 2024 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law “Executive of the Year”, the 2023 Lawyers Weekly “IP Partner of the Year”, the 2022 Lexology Client Choice Winner for Life Sciences, the 2022 Asia Pacific Women in Business Law “Patent Lawyer of the Year”, and the 2021 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law “Partner of the Year”. Ranked in Chambers Asia Pacific, Chambers Global, IAM Patent 1000, IAM Strategy 300, is a MIP “Patent Star”, and is recognised as a WIPR Leader for patents and trade marks.
Pearce IP is the premier life sciences focussed firm in ANZ. Commencing in 2017. Pearce IP is the 2025 Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice & “Standout Winner” for Inclusion and Culture (<100 employees). In 2021, Pearce IP was the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards IP Team of the Year.