

Anthony Lo is a registered Trans-Tasman Patent and Trade Mark Attorney with extensive experience in intellectual property protection across a broad range of technical fields, including chemical compositions, mechanical engineering, and medical technologies. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) with First Class Honours in Chemistry and Microbiology from the University of Sydney, a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from the same institution, and a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Technology Sydney. Anthony is also a Fellow of the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia. With a strong background in scientific research complemented by practical mechanical skills, Anthony brings a detailed and pragmatic approach to understanding and protecting his clients’ innovations. His technical knowledge and analytical skills enable him to advise on complex issues such as patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and infringement, across technologies including medical devices, industrial machinery, proprietary software systems, and airport technologies. Anthony has significant experience in drafting, prosecuting, and securing patents and trade marks for both research institutions and commercial enterprises. He also manages design and trade mark portfolios, develops brand protection strategies, and assists clients, both local and international, in enhancing the commercial value of their intellectual property assets.

Senior Associate, Patent and TM Attorney
Alder IP
Jul 2020 - Present • 6 years 4 months

Patent Attorney
Alder IP
Jun 2018 - Present • 8 years 5 months

Trade Marks Attorney
Alder IP
Oct 2016 - Present • 10 years 1 month

Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Sydney
May 2014 - May 2016 • 2 years

Laboratory Demonstrator
University of Sydney
Dec 2008 - Dec 2015 • 7 years

Research Scholar
Australian National University
Nov 2008 - Jan 2009 • 2 months

Research Scholar
University of Sydney
Nov 2007 - Jan 2008 • 2 months

Master of Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Law
University of Technology Sydney
2013 - 2016

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
University of Sydney
2009 - 2014

Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Hons 1), Chemistry
University of Sydney
2005 - 2009