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Naeha Lal
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Tom Rinder

Head of Trade Marks

Described as pragmatic and highly responsive, Tom is deeply passionate about intellectual property law and brings a keen attitude to brand protection and strategy. Tom’s meticulous approach to protective practices ensures that clients’ brands are not only secure but also positioned for recognition and growth.

Tom offers expansive expertise in intellectual property, with over 20 years of experience specialising in trade mark law. Focused on the creation and implementation of brand protection strategies, he guides clients through the intricacies of trade mark registration, infringement advice, and managing contentious matters before national and international IP offices. Tom has worked with numerous public and private clients across several sectors and can assist with IP work in any industry.

Tom is an elected fellow of the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys Australia (IPTA), a member of the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ), the International Trade Mark Association (INTA), and is a Registered Trade Marks Attorney, recognised in Australia and New Zealand.

Prior to this, he was the Managing Director at MacMillan Trade Marks, a company he established in 2007 after working for a number of large IP specialist and multinational law firms.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Tom has experience advising on all aspects of IP, with a focus on:

  • Australian Trade Marks.
  • New Zealand Trade Marks.
  • International Trade Marks.
  • Contentious matters, including non-use, infringements and oppositions.
  • Preparing and implementing global brand protection strategies.

 

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor of Business Law – Monash University
  • Masters of Intellectual Property Law – Monash University
  • Admitted to practice as a Registered Trade Marks Attorney in Australia and New Zealand