Presenters

Margaret Ryan, Lawyer and Trade Marks Attorney, IP by Margaret
Margaret received the University Medal in Law from the University of Sydney and commenced her career in Intellectual Property when she worked as a Research Assistant to the late Federal Court Justice Sheppard, who specialised in IP. Margaret has practised in IP law for over 30 years. She has worked in the IP departments of two major commercial law firms and spent almost 20 years practising in a specialist IP firm, including as a Special Counsel. Margaret has undertaken both commercial and litigious work, as well as appearing in trade mark opposition hearings. Margaret established her own practice in 2018, undertaking IP commercial and dispute resolution work and trade marks advice, filings and oppositions. She provides honest, client-focussed and practical advice and representation to her clients. Margaret has lectured and tutored in IP at Victoria University and is the current contributor to the copyright section of The Law Handbook.


Joanna Lawrence, Partner, Ashurst Australia
Joanna Lawrence is a Partner in the intellectual property team at Ashurst. Joanna's practice encompasses both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property law, with a particular focus on trade marks, domain names, consumer protection law, copyright, design and food law. Joanna also has a strong interest in pro bono. In addition to assisting many of Ashurst's pro bono clients with trade mark and other IP matters, she is a member of the INTA Pro Bono Committee. Joanna is a regular presenter and chair at Legalwise intellectual property and food law seminars.