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 is a Trade Marks Principal and the leader of our Trade Marks team in Australia. Assisting clients with their brand protection strategies in Australia and overseas, she has extensive…
Roseanne is a Trade Marks Principal and the leader of our Trade Marks team in Australia. Assisting clients with their…
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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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In the current global landscape, environmental awareness has become a pivotal aspect of consumer decision-making, with many brands eager…
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