Karla Holzberger is a prominent figure at IP Wealth®, serving as Head of Trade Marks with a robust background in trade mark law. Her extensive experience encompasses the strategic protection, management, and enforcement of brands within both Australian and international contexts. Overseeing a dedicated team, she ensures comprehensive brand protection strategies are tailored to clients' needs. Karla has served as a Registered Trade Marks Attorney for over a decade, a role that highlights her deep commitment and proficiency in intellectual property matters. Before assuming her current leadership position, she honed her skills as an Assistant Hearing Officer at IP Australia, providing invaluable insights into trade mark hearings and opposition proceedings. Her time as a Senior Associate and Associate & Trade Mark Consultant at IP Wealth® equipped her with the necessary expertise to handle complex trade mark portfolios efficiently. Karla's journey in the legal field began as a Paralegal at Trade Mark Investigation Services, followed by a stint as a Trainee Lawyer at Pod Legal. Her early career was further supported by her role as an Administrative Officer at the Department of Justice and Attorney-General in Queensland, where she developed a strong foundation in legal proceedings and reporting. Karla holds distinguished qualifications from Bond University, including a Juris Doctor with Honours, focusing on Corporate and Commercial Law, and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. She is also admitted to the legal profession as a lawyer by the Supreme Court of Queensland. As a Registered Trade Marks Attorney under the Trans-Tasman IP Attorney Board, Karla is well-equipped to guide clients through the intricacies of trade mark law.
Head of Trade Marks
IP Wealth
Apr 2026 - Present • 7 months
Assistant Hearing Officer
IP Australia
Nov 2023 - Apr 2026 • 2 years 5 months
Senior Associate
IP Wealth
Mar 2021 - Aug 2023 • 2 years 5 months
Registered Trade Marks Attorney
Jul 2016 - Present • 10 years 4 months
Associate & Trade Mark Consultant
IP Wealth
Jul 2012 - Jul 2016 • 4 years
Paralegal
Trade Mark Investigation Services (TMIS)
Nov 2011 - Jul 2012 • 8 months
Trainee Lawyer
Pod Legal
May 2011 - Sep 2011 • 4 months
Administrative Officer (Reporting) (Transcription)
Department of Justice and Attorney-General (Qld)
Jul 2008 - Jan 2011 • 2 years 6 months
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Bond University
Certificate of Admission, Admitted to the legal profession as a lawyer
Supreme Court of Queensland
Registered Trade Marks Attorney
Trans-Tasman IP Attorney Board
Bachelor of Business
Bond University
Juris Doctor (Honours), Corporate and Commercial Law Specialisation
Bond University
