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Jeff Bergmann

Director Solubility

Melbourne, VIC

About Jeff

Jeff Bergmann, Director at Solubility, is a distinguished lawyer in the field of intellectual property (IP) commercialisation, with over three decades of experience. Holding an LLM from the University of Melbourne, alongside LLB and BSc degrees, Jeff combines legal expertise with a robust technical foundation in pharmacology. His career spans the representation of a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, venture capital investees, and individuals in the academic and not-for-profit sectors. In 2007, Jeff founded Solubility to enhance the provision of IP commercialisation services to creative clients. His reputation for delivering insightful presentations on IP and licensing has made him a sought-after speaker among various organisations and educational institutions. Jeff has also contributed to academia as a guest lecturer in Licensing Law at the University of Melbourne and has pioneered LESANZ’s annual Licensing Year in Review seminar. Jeff’s certifications and accolades are a testament to his standing in the legal community. As a Certified Licensing Professional, he is the sole full-time practitioner in Victoria and one of only eleven in Australia. His recognition extends to being listed in the IAM Patent 1000 and acknowledged as an IP Transactions Star by Managing IP magazine. Jeff’s leadership is further evidenced through his roles with LESANZ and his ongoing contributions to the Life Sciences Council and the Arts Law Centre Australia. Throughout his career, Jeff has held significant positions, including Senior Associate roles at Davies Collison Cave and Allens Arthur Robinson, and as Corporate Counsel for CSL Limited. His extensive professional journey showcases a commitment to advancing IP commercialisation and providing strategic legal solutions to his clients.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Intellectual Property

Resume

Experience

HREC Panel Member

Bellberry Limited

Jun 2025 - Present • 1 year 4 months

Member

Life Sciences Council, Springboard Enterprises Australia

Jul 2020 - Present • 6 years 3 months

Director

OPAL Rheumatology Ltd

Dec 2018 - Jun 2025 • 6 years 6 months

Secretary

LESANZ

Apr 2013 - Apr 2015 • 2 years

Trustee-at-Large

LESANZ Inc

Apr 2008 - Apr 2013 • 5 years

Owner and IP commercialisation law specialist

Solubility Pty Ltd

May 2007 - Present • 19 years 5 months

Chair - Victorian Regional Committee and Conference Organising Committee

LESANZ, Inc

Apr 2007 - Apr 2008 • 1 year

Senior Associate

Davies Collison Cave

Jul 2004 - May 2007 • 2 years 10 months

Volunteer Adviser

Arts Law Centre of Australia

Dec 2001 - Present • 24 years 10 months

Senior Associate

Allens Arthur Robinson

Feb 2000 - May 2004 • 4 years 3 months

Corporate Counsel

CSL Limited

Jan 1995 - Jan 2000 • 5 years

Education

LLM, Intellectual Property

University of Melbourne

1997 - 2001

LLB (Hons)/BSc, Law and Pharmacology

University of Melbourne

1987 - 1997

Brighton Grammar School

1981 - 1986

Awards

2022

IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders

IAM

2019

Leading Non-Contentious Intellectual Property Lawyers – Victoria

Doyles Guide

2016

IAM Strategy 300 The World’s Leading IP Strategists

IAM

2013

IP Transactions Star

Managing IP

2012

IAM Patent 1000 The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners

IAM

2011

Certified Licensing Professional (CLP)

2010

IAM Licensing 250 The World’s Leading Patent & Technology Licensing Lawyers

IAM

Contact information

Melbourne, VIC

655 Elizabeth St, Melbourne, VICWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Jeff Bergmann
Specialisations: Business/Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Intellectual Property
Certification type: Principal without Trust
Region: VIC

Last checked: 6 Oct 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Intellectual Property