Ian Tannahill is renowned as one of Queensland's most experienced trade mark practitioners, adeptly representing a diverse array of clients including small, medium, and large enterprises across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Notably, he serves numerous iconic Australian businesses and multinational corporations in patent and trade mark matters, establishing a reputation for unwavering commitment to client service. With a background in mechanical engineering, specialising in manufacturing and marine engineering, Ian has crafted patent specifications across various domains throughout his impressive thirty-year career. His expertise is shared through regular presentations at seminars for inventors, legal professionals, and academic institutions in Brisbane. Holding the esteemed position of Fellow with the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia and New Zealand, Ian continues to contribute significantly to the field. He has been a Patent and Trade Mark Attorney with Ahearn Fox since 2001. Ian's academic credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Queensland, completed in 1984.
Patent and Trade Mark Attorney
Ahearn Fox
Feb 2001 - Present • 25 years 9 months
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
The University of Queensland
1981 - 1984
Last checked: 1 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
