Bob Kelson

Principal BKPTMC

Balliang, VIC

About Bob

Bob Kelson is the Principal with over three decades of comprehensive experience in intellectual property law, particularly excelling in both transactional and contentious aspects pertaining to patents, designs, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyright. His primary focus lies in trademark law, where he has established a robust practice both within Australasia and internationally. Bob's extensive experience also encompasses patents and designs, where he is proficient in advising, drafting, filing, prosecuting applications, and managing oppositions and litigation. His patent expertise extends to diverse fields such as agrochemical formulations, pharmaceutical compositions, plumbing devices, and mechanical inventions. Bob is a Registered Patent and Trade Marks Attorney in both Australia and New Zealand, and an Australian Legal Practitioner. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Melbourne. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys (IPTA) and an active member of various esteemed organisations, including the International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI), the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ), the International Trademark Association (INTA), the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV), the Law Council of Australia (LCA), and the American Bar Association (ABA). Bob's commitment to the field is further demonstrated by his service on multiple INTA committees. In his professional capacity, Bob adheres to the stringent standards set forth by the Code of Conduct for Trans-Tasman Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys, as well as the Legal Profession Uniform Law Australian Solicitors Conduct Rules 2015, ensuring his practice is both ethical and exemplary.