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
Key Trade Mark Team Members
Singapore, Singapore
Amy Chan
Principal, Director Malaysia, Trade Marks Practice Group Leader Asia
Trade Marks
+65 6333 7200 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
With over 20 years’ professional trade marks experience in both the EU and Australia, Roseanne is the leader of our Trade Marks team in Australia. She has many long-standing clients…
With over 20 years’ professional trade marks experience in both the EU and Australia, Roseanne is the leader of…
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Hong Kong, China
Charis Lam
Principal
Trade Marks
+852 2161 9999 [email protected]
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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Sydney, Australia
Daniel Wilson
Principal
Trade Marks
+61 2 9393 0100 [email protected]
Daniel Wilson is a registered Australian trade marks attorney. Daniel’s practice covers all aspects of trade mark registration, protection and enforcement in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and…
Daniel Wilson is a registered Australian trade marks attorney. Daniel’s practice covers all aspects of trade mark registration, protection…
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Sydney, Australia
Francesca Colubriale
Principal
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers: Litigation, Trade Marks
+61 2 9393 0300 [email protected]
Francesca Colubriale is a Principal in Spruson & Ferguson’s trade marks and litigation teams. As Principal in the firm’s trade marks practice, Francesca is responsible for all aspects of trade…
Francesca Colubriale is a Principal in Spruson & Ferguson’s trade marks and litigation teams. As Principal in the firm’s trade…
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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.

Latest News & Insights
China | New draft trade mark law strengthens brand protection
This article was first published on the IPHQ News website, 24 October 2025. China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has proposed a new law aimed at strengthening trademark protection….
This article was first published on the IPHQ News website, 24 October 2025. China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA)…
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Breaking up is never easy – Brexit’s final bow
This year marks the final milestone of the Brexit trade mark transition.  After 31 December 2025, owners of an EU mark or a UK mark can no longer rely…
This year marks the final milestone of the Brexit trade mark transition.  After 31 December 2025, owners of an…
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Latest statistics in the 2025 IP Australia Intellectual Property Report
IP Australia has released the thirteenth edition of the ‘Australian Intellectual Property Report’ (the Report) which presents key movements in IP statistics and explores the links between innovation, collaboration…
IP Australia has released the thirteenth edition of the ‘Australian Intellectual Property Report’ (the Report) which presents key movements…
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