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

We are proud to share that Matthew Yeates has been recognized as one of the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders for 2026 — a prestigious honor awarded to the top intellectual property
Integrated IP is proud to announce the launch of Australia’s first dedicated Intellectual Property (IP) Valuation & Risk Assurance program.
Matthew Yeates and Sean Kelley from the Integrated IP team will be attending this year’s meeting in San Diego.