Experienced trademark attorney, Kerry Newcomb is a solicitor who specializes in trade mark matters.
Kerry’s expertise focuses on trade mark law and practice includes:
- advising on trade mark creation and protection strategies
- managing trade mark portfolios
- 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
- conducting opposition and revocation proceedings
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating assignments and settlement agreements
- conducting due diligence enquires and advising on other areas of intellectual property.
Trademark 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. As a result, Kerry was previously a partner in a Patent & Trade Mark Attorney firm, which she started with two other attorneys in Brisbane. Kerry has over 20 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.
Additionally, Kerry is also admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Canberra and is admitted as a Solicitor in Queensland and is a Registered Australian Trade Mark Attorney.
