Overview
Damon is a highly experienced patent attorney with 30 years in intellectual property. He has built a trusted reputation advising clients on patent preparation, prosecution, and freedom-to-operate strategies across diverse sectors, including mining, medical technology, vehicle and road safety, machine tooling, and construction.
With a strong background in physics, mathematics, and electrical engineering, Damon holds an Honours Degree in theoretical astrophysics from the University of Melbourne. He began his career as a trainee patent attorney while working on nuclear fusion projects and progressed into senior leadership within the IP profession. Over the years, he has developed a broad client base, working with both local and international businesses and expanding IP services across key Australian regions, including Greater Western Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, and Adelaide.
Beyond his IP practice, Damon has a keen interest in business growth and investment. His entrepreneurial ventures have included hospitality, indoor sports, and residential development, as well as angel investments in startups across technology and medical innovation. He has also built a strong international network of IP associates to support global protection strategies.
Damon has played a significant role in the IP community, serving as Chair of the Organising Committee for the 2017 AIPPI World IP Conference in Sydney and later as President of AIPPI Australia. He remains dedicated to harmonising and promoting intellectual property laws to better serve clients worldwide.
A Fellow of the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia (IPTA), Damon brings deep expertise, strategic insight, and a commitment to helping businesses protect and maximise the value of their intellectual property.