David Clark

Principal | Patent Attorney

Brings a unique mix of practical experience and technical expertise to patents, registered designs, and trade marks with over 30 years experience working in private practice Intellectual Property.

About David

David Clark is a registered Australian and NZ Patent Attorney with over 30 years’ experience working in private practice Intellectual Property. Having worked as an engineer and inventor, he brings a unique mix of practical experience and technical expertise to patents, registered designs, and trade marks.

David complements his patent expertise with a strong business acumen reflected in the success of Clark IP which he established in 2016. Having previously managed patent practices at a major first tier law firm and a significant IP firm, he is able to provide a product which is not only technically accurate but also commercially meaningful and relevant. This is achieved by listening to the client as the technology expert and working collaboratively to translate this information into quality work.

Education & Qualifications

The University of Auckland 

Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical & Materials

Registered Patent Attorney

(Australia and New Zealand)

The Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia

(Fellow)

Engineers Australia

(Member)

Publications

Integrated IP is pleased to welcome Anna Harcombe to the team. Anna will join the IIP Law group as a Trade Marks Attorney and Senior Intellectual Property Administrator.
As the INTA2025 Annual Meeting is scheduled from 17-21 May 2025, we are excited for the opportunity to reconnect with friends.
Integrated IP (IIP) is excited about the launch of a new Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program between the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) and the European Patent Office (EPO).