Annabelle Bennett is an internationally recognised leader in Intellectual Property (IP) patent law, specializing in scientific, medical and information technology issues. As a Federal Court Judge (with a PhD in Biochemistry) she delivered nearly 500 decisions concerning IP, including 281 judgments in patent matters, 78 concerning trademarks and 111 on copyright. Bennett has also made significant contributions to Australian science through her tireless service on numerous boards and advisory groups, including as: Chair of the ANSTO Board; Director of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research; Member of the Advisory Board of Questacon; and Chair of the World Intellectual Property Organisation Advisory Group of Judges. She is a former Chair of the National Health and Medical Research Council, Director of the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation, Pro-Chancellor of the Australian National University, President of Chief Executive Women and Chair of the EEO Committee of the New South Wales Bar Association.