Principal Lawyer, Coleman Greig, Sydney

Melissa is a specialist Intellectual Property lawyer and trade mark attorney with qualifications in Law and Biochemistry and over 15 years’ experience. With a sharp business acumen, she is recognised globally by her peers and clients as a leading IP lawyer. Her clients have included Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music, Warner Music, Navman Wireless Australia, Voxson, FMCG, media, life sciences and technology industries, with a particular interest in providing advice on patentable inventions and trade marks. She understands the complexities of copyright and is able to manage disputes in each of these areas.

Melissa is the Chair of the Marketing Experts Committee of the international Trade Mark Association Public Information Committee and of the NSW Intellectual Property of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ) Committee. She is also a Fellow of IPTA and former Chair of the INTA marketing experts committee.