About Us
Billtrader was founded in 2015 with the vision of solving the cost and efficiency challenges for IP firms related to making payments and being paid by foreign agents.
Today we manage transactions with more than 1800 global IP firms and have processed more than 60,000 bills valued at over $100m.
The Billtrader platform enables IP firms to streamline the accounts payable and receivable processes, as they send and receive money from around the world, by automating data capture, payments, notifications, and reconciliation.
Billtrader is brought to you by Justin Simpson and the team that built inovia, the online patent filing platform.
It was whilst inovia was growing that the costs and complexities of moving money around the world between patent firms became very apparent. When Justin sold inovia in 2013, he founded Billtrader to address these costs and complicated internal accounting processes.
The Billtrader Group has subsidiaries/branches in Australia, United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Singapore, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, and China.
The details of the Billtrader Group companies appear on our Contact page.
Nigel Jennings, Chairman
Nigel Jennings is a truly international patent attorney. Having been a Partner of Kilburn & Strode, one of Europe’s leading patent attorney firms, for over 30 years, and an avid traveller, there are few people in the industry who don’t know Nigel. Managing IP magazine recognised Nigel as an ‘IP Star’ for Trademarks in their 2014 and 2016 IP Stars guide. Nigel has also been acknowledged in The Client Choice Awards 2015 for his UK patent work, amongst many other accolades.
When he heard about Billtrader, Nigel said, “that’s precisely the same idea I had ten years ago” and, recognising that Billtrader represented a clear solution to a long-felt industry need, Nigel immediately accepted our invitation to become Chairman of the Billtrader Board. We are delighted to have Nigel’s very able assistance in shaping Billtrader’s global expansion strategy.
Nigel has an Honours Degree in Engineering from Cambridge, is a former European Patent and Trademark Attorney, a former Chartered UK Patent and Trade Mark Attorney and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys, The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office, the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys and many others.
Justin Simpson, Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Director
(Registered Patent Attorney & Host of the Talking IP Podcast)
Billtrader’s founder and Chief Revenue Officer is Justin Simpson, an Australian Patent Attorney and true IP entrepreneur.
Before starting Billtrader, he founded inovia, an online patent filing company he built to be the largest foreign patent filer in the world (Managing IP Magazine, PCT Survey 2014-2015) and then sold to a listed UK company for US$29.1 million.
Prior to inovia, Justin worked as a software-specialist patent attorney for Allens Linklaters and Shelston IP. He has also worked in-house as patent counsel for Kia Silverbrook, the most prolific inventor of all time.
Justin has degrees in Science and Law from Sydney University, is a registered Australian Patent and Trade Marks Attorney and is listed as an inventor on over 50 patents and patent applications.
David Madigan, CEO and Executive Director
Billtrader’s CEO is David Madigan, a highly experienced CEO/CFO in the IP Industry.
Prior to Billtrader David was the Chief Executive Officer at McLean Delmo Bentleys, an international network of advisors and accountants.
Prior to McLean Delmo Bentleys, David was the Executive General Manager (EGM) of Griffith Hack, one of Australia’s largest and most respected patent attorney firms.
Prior to his appointment as EGM, he was Griffith Hack’s Chief Financial Officer for 13 years. In this role, he brought Griffith Hack’s international currency strategy to a level of sophistication that was well-ahead of industry norms.
When introduced to the Billtrader concept he immediately recognised that it had the potential to take Griffith Hack’s management of currency issues to a whole new level and we are delighted to have his wisdom, vision, and experience on the Billtrader board.
David holds a Batchelor of Business (Accounting) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and is a member of CPA Australia. He is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
David Madigan, CEO and Executive Director
Billtrader’s CEO is David Madigan, a highly experienced CEO/CFO in the IP Industry.
Prior to Billtrader David was the Chief Executive Officer at McLean Delmo Bentleys, an international network of advisors and accountants.
Prior to McLean Delmo Bentleys, David was the Executive General Manager (EGM) of Griffith Hack, one of Australia’s largest and most respected patent attorney firms.
Prior to his appointment as EGM, he was Griffith Hack’s Chief Financial Officer for 13 years. In this role, he brought Griffith Hack’s international currency strategy to a level of sophistication that was well-ahead of industry norms.
When introduced to the Billtrader concept he immediately recognised that it had the potential to take Griffith Hack’s management of currency issues to a whole new level and we are delighted to have his wisdom, vision, and experience on the Billtrader board.
David holds a Batchelor of Business (Accounting) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and is a member of CPA Australia. He is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Justin Simpson, Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Director
(Registered Patent Attorney & Host of the Talking IP Podcast)
Billtrader’s founder and Chief Revenue Officer is Justin Simpson, an Australian Patent Attorney and true IP entrepreneur.
Before starting Billtrader, he founded inovia, an online patent filing company he built to be the largest foreign patent filer in the world (Managing IP Magazine, PCT Survey 2014-2015) and then sold to a listed UK company for US$29.1 million.
Prior to inovia, Justin worked as a software-specialist patent attorney for Allens Linklaters and Shelston IP. He has also worked in-house as patent counsel for Kia Silverbrook, the most prolific inventor of all time.
Justin has degrees in Science and Law from Sydney University, is a registered Australian Patent and Trade Marks Attorney and is listed as an inventor on over 50 patents and patent applications.
Jackie Taylor, Director, Sales & Partnerships
Based in London, Jackie Taylor is our Director, Sales & Partnerships working with IP firms in the UK, Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East, South Africa and Asia.
Jackie has previously had significant IP experience whilst working for inovia for six years up to 2013, working with both patent attorney firms and corporate IP departments.
Prior to inovia, Jackie was involved with software sales for Reuters and with financial sales for Lombard North Central.
Brooke Rosenstein, Vice President, The Americas
Based in New Jersey, Brooke Rosenstein is our Vice President working with IP firms in The Americas.
Brooke has previously had significant experience with IP practitioners whilst working in inovia’s New York office for many years.
Prior to inovia, Brooke worked as a Legislative Director on Capitol Hill, wheeling and dealing with the best of them.
Andy DeTavernier, Vice President, The Americas
Based in Nebraska, Andy DeTavernier is our Vice President working with IP firms in The Americas.
Andy brings over 10 years of experience helping IP firms to improve their payment processes during his time with Western Union Business Solutions, Convera and American Express.
Andy’s reputation as a highly respected, authentic, and solutions-led executive makes him a great fit for the Billtrader brand and business.
Wendy Robertson, Head of Marketing
(Producer of the Talking IP podcast)
Based in Melbourne, Wendy is our Head of Marketing and the Producer of the Talking IP podcast.
With over 20 years’ experience working alongside sales and revenue leaders, Wendy brings a track record of success leading marketing programs that have delivered record business growth.
Wendy brings extensive sector experience in financial services including third-party mortgage distribution, wealth management, high-net-worth investment, advice and licensee services, corporate superannuation and employee benefits (salary packaging).
Nigel Jennings, Chairman
Nigel Jennings is a truly international patent attorney. Having been a Partner of Kilburn & Strode, one of Europe’s leading patent attorney firms, for over 30 years, and an avid traveller, there are few people in the industry who don’t know Nigel. Managing IP magazine recognised Nigel as an ‘IP Star’ for Trademarks in their 2014 and 2016 IP Stars guide. Nigel has also been acknowledged in The Client Choice Awards 2015 for his UK patent work, amongst many other accolades.
When he heard about Billtrader, Nigel said, “that’s precisely the same idea I had ten years ago” and, recognising that Billtrader represented a clear solution to a long-felt industry need, Nigel immediately accepted our invitation to become Chairman of the Billtrader Board. We are delighted to have Nigel’s very able assistance in shaping Billtrader’s global expansion strategy.
Nigel has an Honours Degree in Engineering from Cambridge, is a former European Patent and Trademark Attorney, a former Chartered UK Patent and Trade Mark Attorney and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys, The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office, the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys and many others.
Justin Simpson, Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Director
(Registered Patent Attorney & Host of the Talking IP Podcast)
Billtrader’s founder and Chief Revenue Officer is Justin Simpson, an Australian Patent Attorney and true IP entrepreneur.
Before starting Billtrader, he founded inovia, an online patent filing company he built to be the largest foreign patent filer in the world (Managing IP Magazine, PCT Survey 2014-2015) and then sold to a listed UK company for US$29.1 million.
Prior to inovia, Justin worked as a software-specialist patent attorney for Allens Linklaters and Shelston IP. He has also worked in-house as patent counsel for Kia Silverbrook, the most prolific inventor of all time.
Justin has degrees in Science and Law from Sydney University, is a registered Australian Patent and Trade Marks Attorney and is listed as an inventor on over 50 patents and patent applications.
David Madigan, CEO and Executive Director
Billtrader’s CEO is David Madigan, a highly experienced CEO/CFO in the IP Industry.
Prior to Billtrader David was the Chief Executive Officer at McLean Delmo Bentleys, an international network of advisors and accountants.
Prior to McLean Delmo Bentleys, David was the Executive General Manager (EGM) of Griffith Hack, one of Australia’s largest and most respected patent attorney firms.
Prior to his appointment as EGM, he was Griffith Hack’s Chief Financial Officer for 13 years. In this role, he brought Griffith Hack’s international currency strategy to a level of sophistication that was well-ahead of industry norms.
When introduced to the Billtrader concept he immediately recognised that it had the potential to take Griffith Hack’s management of currency issues to a whole new level and we are delighted to have his wisdom, vision, and experience on the Billtrader board.
David holds a Batchelor of Business (Accounting) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and is a member of CPA Australia. He is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
David Madigan, CEO and Executive Director
Billtrader’s CEO is David Madigan, a highly experienced CEO/CFO in the IP Industry.
Prior to Billtrader David was the Chief Executive Officer at McLean Delmo Bentleys, an international network of advisors and accountants.
Prior to McLean Delmo Bentleys, David was the Executive General Manager (EGM) of Griffith Hack, one of Australia’s largest and most respected patent attorney firms.
Prior to his appointment as EGM, he was Griffith Hack’s Chief Financial Officer for 13 years. In this role, he brought Griffith Hack’s international currency strategy to a level of sophistication that was well-ahead of industry norms.
When introduced to the Billtrader concept he immediately recognised that it had the potential to take Griffith Hack’s management of currency issues to a whole new level and we are delighted to have his wisdom, vision, and experience on the Billtrader board.
David holds a Batchelor of Business (Accounting) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and is a member of CPA Australia. He is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Justin Simpson, Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Director
(Registered Patent Attorney & Host of the Talking IP Podcast)
Billtrader’s founder and Chief Revenue Officer is Justin Simpson, an Australian Patent Attorney and true IP entrepreneur.
Before starting Billtrader, he founded inovia, an online patent filing company he built to be the largest foreign patent filer in the world (Managing IP Magazine, PCT Survey 2014-2015) and then sold to a listed UK company for US$29.1 million.
Prior to inovia, Justin worked as a software-specialist patent attorney for Allens Linklaters and Shelston IP. He has also worked in-house as patent counsel for Kia Silverbrook, the most prolific inventor of all time.
Justin has degrees in Science and Law from Sydney University, is a registered Australian Patent and Trade Marks Attorney and is listed as an inventor on over 50 patents and patent applications.
Jackie Taylor, Director, Sales & Partnerships
Based in London, Jackie Taylor is our Director, Sales & Partnerships working with IP firms in the UK, Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East, South Africa and Asia.
Jackie has previously had significant IP experience whilst working for inovia for six years up to 2013, working with both patent attorney firms and corporate IP departments.
Prior to inovia, Jackie was involved with software sales for Reuters and with financial sales for Lombard North Central.
Brooke Rosenstein, Vice President, The Americas
Based in New Jersey, Brooke Rosenstein is our Vice President working with IP firms in The Americas.
Brooke has previously had significant experience with IP practitioners whilst working in inovia’s New York office for many years.
Prior to inovia, Brooke worked as a Legislative Director on Capitol Hill, wheeling and dealing with the best of them.
Andy DeTavernier, Vice President, The Americas
Based in Nebraska, Andy DeTavernier is our Vice President working with IP firms in The Americas.
Andy brings over 10 years of experience helping IP firms to improve their payment processes during his time with Western Union Business Solutions, Convera and American Express.
Andy’s reputation as a highly respected, authentic, and solutions-led executive makes him a great fit for the Billtrader brand and business.
Wendy Robertson, Head of Marketing
(Producer of the Talking IP podcast)
Based in Melbourne, Wendy is our Head of Marketing and the Producer of the Talking IP podcast.
With over 20 years’ experience working alongside sales and revenue leaders, Wendy brings a track record of success leading marketing programs that have delivered record business growth.
Wendy brings extensive sector experience in financial services including third-party mortgage distribution, wealth management, high-net-worth investment, advice and licensee services, corporate superannuation and employee benefits (salary packaging).
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