


Head of Trade Marks | Senior Registered Patent & Trade Marks Attorney IP Gateway Patent and Trademark Attorneys
Matthew Lord serves as the Head of Trade Marks and is a distinguished Senior Registered Patent and Trade Marks Attorney in Australia and New Zealand. With extensive experience in intellectual property, Matthew adeptly navigates the complexities of clients' needs from private individuals and start-ups to large multinational corporations. His approach to IP management is tailored to the unique demands of each client, ensuring optimal value is leveraged from their intellectual property. Currently, Matthew is a pivotal figure at IP Gateway Patent & Trade Marks Attorneys, where he has been instrumental since 2019. His role involves offering strategic advice and protecting clients' IP assets across varied industries. Prior to this, he held principal positions at Fisher Adams Kelly Callinans and Cullens Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys in the Greater Brisbane Area, where he honed his leadership and IP strategy skills. Earlier in his career, Matthew advanced from an Associate to Senior Associate over a decade at Cullens, developing a robust foundation in patent and trade mark law. His international experience includes a significant tenure at Haseltine Lake in London, further enriching his global perspective on intellectual property matters. Matthew's academic credentials are equally impressive, with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with Honours and a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from The University of Queensland. Additionally, he holds a Master of Intellectual Property Law from the University of Technology Sydney, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of IP law and its practical applications.

Senior Registered Patent Attorney & Trade Mark Attorney
IP Gateway Patent & Trade Marks Attorneys
Mar 2019 - Present • 7 years 8 months

Principal
Fisher Adams Kelly Callinans
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 • 1 year 11 months

Principal
Cullens Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys
Jul 2015 - Jan 2017 • 1 year 6 months

Senior Associate
Cullens Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 • 2 years 11 months
Patent Attorney
Haseltine Lake
Jul 2009 - Nov 2010 • 1 year 4 months

Associate
Cullens Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys
Jan 2005 - Dec 2013 • 8 years 11 months

MIP, Intellectual Property Law
University of Technology Sydney

BE (Mech) (Hons)
The University of Queensland

LLB (Hons)
The University of Queensland
Last checked: 21 Sept 2026 • Checked with IP certificates