David Clark

Principal | Patent Attorney

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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.

Expertise

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

IIP NZ EPO

Integrated IP welcomes Launch of Patent Prosecution Highway Program Between New Zealand and European Patent Offices for Kiwi Innovators

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).
Spaceweek Article

IIP exhibits at Western Australia’s (WA) Indo-Pacific Space and Earth Conference and Exhibition

IIP is thrilled to exhibit at Western Australia's (WA) Indo-Pacific Space and Earth Conference and Exhibition, where innovation, collaboration, and investment are taking the local space industry to new heights.
MYIAM300

Matthew Yeates recognised as an IAM Strategy 300 Global Leader (2025)

Matthew Yeates, Managing Director and head of IP Advisory of Integrated IP, has been included in the IP strategists named in IAM’s Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2025.