In addition to his experience of over 25 years in all aspects of Australian trade mark law, Nick is a recognised specialist in New Zealand trade mark law. His advice is often sought by clients and colleagues from Australia, New Zealand and internationally on New Zealand trade mark law and practice.

Nick teaches New Zealand Trade Mark Law and Practice as part of the University of Melbourne post-graduate LLM programme, a post he has held for over 10 years. He also sits on two separate Technical Focus Groups which advise the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) on matters of New Zealand trade mark practice and procedure.

His expertise in New Zealand trade mark law was recently recognised by his peers, as a “WIPR Leader” in New Zealand Trade Mark Law (2021).

Nick’s professional experience extends from advising local businesses on trade mark law and protection in Australia and overseas through to managing extensive international trade mark programmes across multiple countries. His clients are based throughout the world including in Australia, USA, Europe, Japan, China and New Zealand and range from small local businesses through to large multinational domestic and foreign corporations, and international industry groups.

At all levels Nick focuses upon identifying his client’s needs and developing solutions which addresses those needs in the most pragmatic and cost-effective way possible. His clients often comment on the clarity and “plain language” of his advice, rather than getting bogged down in legal jargon.

Nick has published over fifty articles on Australian or New Zealand trade mark law. He also regularly presents and runs seminars and meetings throughout the world on a wide range of trade mark matters to students, business owners, local industry groups, foreign government and industry representatives, and other trade mark practitioners.