Clare Liang

Clare Liang is a highly accomplished Trade Marks Attorney, dual-qualified in both Australia and the UK. With over six years of experience in private practice, Clare has developed a significant expertise in both non-contentious and contentious brand protection matters, encompassing trade marks, copyright, and designs. Her proficiency extends to the strategic filing, prosecution, and enforcement of trade marks at both local and international levels. Clare's previous roles have seen her excel in diverse jurisdictions. She has contributed her skills at a boutique IP firm in Hong Kong and one of the UK's largest patent and trade mark firms. Her strategic insights have benefited a wide array of clients, from individuals and start-ups to multinational corporations, across various sectors including fashion, technology, and food and drink. Her work involves managing trade mark clearance, handling registry proceedings, and leading settlement negotiations effectively. Currently, Clare is a Trade Mark Attorney with Gestalt Law in Sydney, where she continues to advise on brand protection strategies and intellectual property rights enforcement. Her educational background is robust, featuring a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Japanese from the University of Manchester, along with postgraduate qualifications in Trade Marks Law and Practice from esteemed institutions, including Queen Mary University of London and Nottingham Law School. Clare’s multilingual abilities and international experience, including time spent in Tokyo as an exchange student, further enhance her capability to navigate and manage complex IP portfolios globally. Her active participation in professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys, underlines her commitment to the field.