Personal Profile

Kerry Newcomb
is a solicitor and experienced Trade Mark Attorney who specializes in trade mark matters.Kerry's current focus on trade mark law and practice includes:

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  • advising on trade mark creation and protection strategies
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  • managing trade mark portfolios
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  • conducting searches of the Australian and overseas Trade Marks Registers and providing use and registrability opinions
  • preparing, filing and prosecuting trade mark applications in Australia and overseas
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  • conducting opposition and revocation proceedings
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  • reviewing, drafting and negotiating assignments and settlement agreements
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  • conducting due diligence enquires and advising on other areas of intellectual property.

    Industry experience

    Prior to embarking as a sole Trade Mark Practitioner, Kerry worked in Brisbane as a specialist Trade Mark Attorney for a number of years. She was previously a partner in a Patent & Trade Mark Attorney firm, which she started with two other attorneys in Brisbane. Kerry has well over 10 years extensive experience in the area.

    Professional background

    Kerry has a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Auckland and is admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand. Kerry is also admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of the ACT and is admitted as a Solicitor in Queensland. Kerry is a Registered Australian Trade Mark Attorney.

    Qualifications
    Registered Trade Mark       Attorney
    Solicitor – Queensland
    Barrister & Solicitor - ACT Barrister & Solicitor – NZ

    Memberships/association
    INTA – member
    LES ANZ – member (past Trustee on Board of LESANZ)
    QLD Law Society member
    Australian Corporate Lawyers member