Trade mark protection is the key to securing the brands and images that distinguish a company from its competitors. Spruson & Ferguson’s team of highly qualified trade mark attorneys has the experience to help our clients successfully protect their brand and image. We offer a comprehensive range of trade mark services including:

  • Advice on brand creation and meeting trade mark registration requirements in Australia and overseas
  • Filing of trade mark applications locally and internationally, including via the Madrid Protocol
  • Prosecution of trade mark applications, including appearance at hearings
  • Defending actions for trade mark removal
  • Acting in opposition proceedings
  • Trade mark clearance, searching and watching services
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Singapore, Singapore
Amy Chan
Principal, Director Malaysia, Trade Marks Practice Group Leader Asia
Trade Marks
+65 6333 7200 amy.chan@spruson.com
Amy manages the global trade mark portfolios of foreign and multinational clients from a wide range of industries. To this end, she regularly assists clients in conducting clearance searches,…
Amy manages the global trade mark portfolios of foreign and multinational clients from a wide range of industries. To…
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Sydney, Australia
Roseanne Mannion
Principal, Trade Marks Leader – Australia
Trade Marks
+61 2 9393 0100 roseanne.mannion@spruson.com
Roseanne Mannion is an Principal in our Trade Marks Team and assists clients with their brand protection strategies in Australia and overseas. She has extensive experience in contentious and…
Roseanne Mannion is an Principal in our Trade Marks Team and assists clients with their brand protection strategies in…
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Hong Kong, China
Charis Lam
Principal
Trade Marks
+852 2161 9999 charis.lam@spruson.com
Charis holds a Juris Doctor and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is qualified as a solicitor in Hong Kong. Charis has experience in trade…
Charis holds a Juris Doctor and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is…
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Trade Marks Guide for Australia
Trade Marks Guide for Australia
The Spruson & Ferguson Trade Marks Guide for Australia provides a comprehensive overview of trade marks and their place in the commercial world.

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