When your client receives a Notice of Intention to Revoke, knowing how to respond quickly and strategically is critical. Gain a clear framework for assessing the notice, testing the strength of the supporting evidence, identifying vulnerabilities, and anticipating arguments likely to be raised before the Registrar. With a focused comparison of Australian and New Zealand revocation regimes, you’ll be better equipped to protect trade mark registrations and advise clients with confidence across both jurisdictions.
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPE hour in Trademarks
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
12.00pm to 1.00pm Trademark Revocations: What to Do When Your Client Receives a Notice of Intention to Revoke
- The strategic, procedural and evidentiary considerations involved when defending a registration against revocation proceedings
- Practical steps you should take upon receiving a notice, including:
- assessing the sufficiency of evidence supporting the revocation
- identifying vulnerabilities in the notice
- anticipating the likely arguments that may be raised before the Registrar
- Examine the differences and similarities in approach between Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on helping you navigate both systems efficiently and confidently
Presented by Mark Metzeling, Principal Lawyer, Macpherson Kelly; Recommended, world trademark review 2016 to 2024, Patent and Trade Mark Star, Managing IP – IP stars 2022, 2023, Trade Mark Leader, world IP review 2021 to 2024, Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer, Doyle's Guide 2024, Finalist Australian Partner of the Year, Australian Law Awards, 2023 and 2024
Presenters
Mark Metzeling, Principal Lawyer, Macpherson KellyxMark Metzeling is a leader in the IP, AI, and technology landscape. With a Masters in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Melbourne, in addition to his law and science (biochemistry) degrees, he remains at the cutting edge of protection, enforcement, and commercialisation of new developments in the technology, food and beverage, manufacturing, and retail industries. Mark is a respected and sought after presenter, particularly in relation to intellectual property and emerging technologies, including the adoption of AI by businesses. His knowledge in these fields is internationally recognised & awarded, as is his legal advice to businesses and government organisations. From multi-national corporations through to small businesses, Mark’s IP, trade, and technology expertise cements him in the top echelon of lawyers in Australia. As a registered trade marks attorney in Australia & NZ, in addition to being a solicitor, Mark is dedicated to securing the registration of Australian, NZ & international trade mark & designs applications and has significant experience in commercialising, policing and enforcing all intellectual property rights, including patents and copyright, both nationally & internationally. Harnessing his background in technology, Mark advises clients in the areas of Artificial Intelligence (including Generative AI) and Cybersecurity, including data breach reporting and liaising with the Australian Information Commissioner.
