Alistair Mann

Alistair Mann is a highly experienced and respected intellectual property practitioner, serving as the Principal at Mann IP. With a diverse background as a registered Australian and New Zealand patent and trade marks attorney and a former UK solicitor, Alistair brings a wealth of expertise to his clients. His legal journey began in 2001, transitioning from a career as a systems and software engineer to practising law at a prominent London-based firm focusing on intellectual property and commercial legal matters. Here, he handled several high-profile cases involving patent disputes, IP licensing, and commercialisation. Since relocating to Australia in 2011, Alistair has collaborated with top-tier IP lawyers and patent attorneys, guiding local and international clients in securing patent protection across various technical fields. His expertise spans additive manufacturing, agricultural machinery, electrical systems, medical devices, and renewable energy technologies, among others. Alistair is also adept at assisting clients in safeguarding and enhancing their brands through trade mark protection, working with industries ranging from digital marketing and retail to health services and global restaurant chains. His professional journey encompasses roles such as Legal Counsel for VMware and associate positions at Baker & McKenzie and Bristows, where he specialised in IP, IT, and data privacy law. Alistair's academic credentials are formidable, holding a Master of Engineering from the University of Bristol, a Master in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Technology, Sydney, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice from the University of Oxford.