About David
David Clark is a highly experienced Principal and Patent Attorney with a distinguished career in Intellectual Property spanning over three decades. A registered Australian and New Zealand Patent Attorney, David's career is marked by his dual expertise as both an engineer and an inventor, which allows him to bring a rich blend of practical experience and technical understanding to his work in patents, registered designs, and trade marks. His business acumen is showcased in the success of Clark IP, which he founded in 2016, delivering technically precise and commercially insightful IP solutions.
Before establishing Clark IP, David managed patent practices at leading law firms, enabling him to offer products that are not only sound in legal terms but also aligned with clients' business strategies. He excels in collaborating with clients as technology experts, transforming their insights into high-quality Intellectual Property work. His educational background from the University of Auckland in Engineering, specialising in Chemical and Materials, further bolsters his technical proficiency.
David's professional journey includes senior roles such as Partner at Blake Dawson (now Ashurst) and Griffith Hack, building a robust foundation in the field of IP law. Through his leadership at Clark IP and previous firms, David has continually provided top-tier IP services such as patent and design procurement, drafting, prosecution, and comprehensive advisory work including due diligence, validity assessments, and freedom to operate analyses. His focus on making complex IP concepts easy for clients to understand while ensuring they are commercially viable, positions Clark IP as a competitive offering in the market.
