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David Wilson

Principal Stratocumulus Legal

Perth, WA

About David

David Wilson, the principal of Stratocumulus Legal, is a seasoned intellectual property lawyer with over 20 years of diverse legal experience, including tenures at international law firms. Based in Perth, he established Stratocumulus Legal in May 2020, driven by a passion for resolving complex legal issues related to copyright, patents, trade marks, designs, and confidential information. David's extensive experience includes a significant two-year placement in the legal group of a major Japanese corporation in Tokyo, where he handled an array of commercial matters, reflecting his deep connection to Japan and his advanced proficiency in Japanese. David is recognised for his analytical, thorough, and strategic approach, ensuring solutions are both logical and decisive while maintaining personable client interaction. He has been recognised as "Recommended" in the Doyle's Guide 2025 & 2026 listings of leading West Australian Intellectual Property Lawyers.

Practice areas

Disputes

Intellectual Property

Resume

Experience

Lawyer

Taylor & Taylor Lawyers

Feb 2022 - Dec 2023 • 1 year 10 months

Consultant

Grondal Bruining

Mar 2021 - Present • 5 years 7 months

Principal

Stratocumulus Legal

May 2020 - Present • 6 years 5 months

Senior Associate

Clyde & Co

Nov 2018 - May 2020 • 1 year 6 months

Special Counsel

Norton Rose Fulbright

Jun 2013 - Jun 2018 • 5 years

Senior Associate

Nov 2012 - May 2013 • 6 months

Legal Counsel

Nippon Oil Corporation

Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 • 1 year 8 months

Senior Associate

Jul 2005 - Nov 2012 • 7 years 4 months

Lawyer

Apr 2001 - Jun 2005 • 4 years 2 months

Articled Clerk

Mar 2000 - Mar 2001 • 1 year

Education

法経学部

千葉大学

1996 - 1997

BA/LLB, Japanese, Law

Monash University

1994 - 1999

Awards

2025

Recommended in Doyle’s Guide 2025 listing of Leading West Australian Intellectual Property Lawyers

Doyle’s Guide

2025

Recommended (individual) in Doyle’s Guide 2025 listing of Leading West Australian Intellectual Property Law Firms

Doyle’s Guide

Contact information

Perth, WA

Perth, WAWebsite

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Intellectual Property

Disputes
Patents and Trademarks