John O’Mahoney

John O’Mahoney serves as a Partner and a registered Patent and Trade Marks Attorney, renowned for his extensive knowledge of Intellectual Property laws and systems across Asia. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, John has collaborated with leading Electronic, Chemical, and Food manufacturers, including Sara Lee, Via Technologies of Taiwan, and Hakubaku of Japan. John's deep industrial experience across Asia and Australia is complemented by his academic background in Chemistry and Electronics Engineering. This unique combination equips him to adeptly handle modern-day inventions and complex Intellectual Property challenges. Having earned several Certificates of Achievement in Chinese during the late 1980s and early 1990s, John skillfully prepares and translates documentation in Chinese. His expertise benefits numerous Australian companies in securing and enforcing their Intellectual Property rights within Asia. Moreover, he provides representation for major Asian universities, companies, and governments on related matters in Australia. A Fellow of the Institute of Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia, John is also an active member of both the Asian Patent Attorney Association and the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand. His dedication to the field is evident in his long-standing tenure at Collison & Co since 1999, where he continues to advance and protect his clients’ interests from their Adelaide office.