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✅ Upwork's highest rated Australian and New Zealand patent and trademarks attorney, specialising in securing patent, trademark and design protection. ▬ PATENT SERVICES ▬ ✔ Drafting and filing patent applications (provisional, standard and PCT) ✔ Responding to patent office objections ✔ Advising on the patentability of inventions (novelty & inventiveness) ✔ Providing patent infringement opinions ✔ Patent searching 🏆 Patent client review "Working with Warren was great! We worked with him during the early stages of patent filing. Warren has a good deal of experience from advising companies of all sizes across a variety of industries. His advise helped us plan patent strategy and prepare for later stages of patent prosecution. In addition, he does a good job tracking dates and making sure we don't miss deadlines. He is licensed to work on Australian and New Zealand patents. In addition, he has an awareness of patent law that may be helpful for drafting and advising in other countries. We look forward to working with him again!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Sunil P. ▬ TRADEMARK SERVICES ▬ ✔ Preparing and filing trademark applications ✔ Advising on the registrability of trademarks, business names and logos ✔ Trademark clearance searching ✔ Responding to trademark office objections ✔ Advising on trademark infringement matters ✔ Applying for international protection via the Madrid Protocol 🏆 Trademark client review "Warren's work with us was first class. He helped us navigate a difficult trade mark application process with the utmost clarity and professionalism. Warren went above and beyond to help us get what we required. Very knowledgeable, prompt and easy to deal with - you won't find a better IP lawyer. Thanks Warren!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Alex N. ▬ DESIGN SERVICES ▬ ✔ Preparing and filing design applications (also known as design patents) ✔ Responding to design office objections ✔ Advising on the newness and distinctiveness of products ✔ Providing design infringement opinions ✔ Design searching 🏆 Design client review "Warren was engaged to assist file a design registration for Australia. He was fantastic to work with. Warren is very knowledgeable and has a thorough understanding of the process. He was very patient and provided great guidance well beyond the scope. I would have no hesitations in working with Warren again." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Nik L. ▬ About me ▬ ✔ Director of Australian and New Zealand firm, IP Savvy ✔ 10+ years working with start-ups, universities and listed companies ✔ Qualified with a leading global IP law firm ✔ Master of Intellectual Property Law, University of Melbourne ✔ Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (First Class Honours), Monash University

I'm an Australian commercial lawyer and Registered Trade Marks Attorney with 10 years' experience across private practice and senior in-house roles. I co-founded Plummark (trade marks attorney services) and Plumlaw (fixed-fee commercial legal services for founders, startups, and scale-ups). Through Plumlaw, I work like an in-house General Counsel - commercial contracts, business structures, IP protection, and ongoing legal support, without the overhead of hiring one. Through Plummark, I handle everything from clearance searches and applications to oppositions and portfolio management across Australia, the UK, New Zealand, and internationally. Fixed fees. No bill surprises.

I’m a Top Rated Plus legal consultant with 11 years of hands-on experience helping businesses get their legal foundations right. With a 100% Job Success score on Upwork, I’ve worked with clients across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, supporting them with practical, business-focused legal solutions. My approach is simple: clear advice, strong documentation, and no unnecessary complexity. I work extensively with startups, SaaS companies, and growing enterprises on contracts, compliance, and data protection. From drafting service agreements, MSAs, employment and contractor contracts to preparing shareholder agreements, licensing deals, NDAs, and website policies, I ensure every document is tailored and enforceable. I also support businesses with GDPR, CCPA, UK DPA, DIFC, and PDPL compliance, including privacy policies, DPAs, incident response plans, and cybersecurity documentation aligned with SOC 2, NIST, and ISO 27001 frameworks. Clients choose to work with me because I combine legal precision with commercial awareness. Whether you’re launching a new product, expanding into international markets, or strengthening your compliance posture, I focus on protecting your business while keeping things practical and efficient. If you’re looking for reliable, results-driven legal support, I’m ready to help. — Sheharyar Ali Note: Not a registered attorney.

Overview: Solicitor | Supreme Court | New South Wales. Delivering Legal Expertise Focused on Your Needs—S𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, Advice and Cost Certainty. Focused on providing commercial legal services to SMEs and individuals, with an emphasis on consumer protections, contract law, franchise disputes & reviews, residential construction, family law agreements, corporations law, ACNC and employment law. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: • Commercial Contract Drafting & Review: • Shareholders Agreements, Partnership Deeds, Service Agreements, and Supply Contracts. • Pre-purchase due diligence, identifying your rights, duties and liabilities. • DMCA takedown notices drafted to comply with US law, drafted by a legal professional. 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: • Pre-entry review and analysis of franchise disclosure documents. • Assessment of key terms, including fees, territory, renewal, and termination clauses. • Guidance on rights and obligations under the Franchising Code of Conduct. • Rights, duties and obligations pursuant to the Australian Consumer Law. 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: • Business structuring advice and incorporation documents. • Advice on compliance with the Australian Consumer Law. • Drafting of website Terms of Service and Privacy Policies. • DMCA Takedown Service: I do not just send notices; I execute a legal strategy. I draft and file procedurally compliant DMCA takedown notices to remove your copyrighted content from all platforms. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: Practical advice focused on mitigation solutions or resolving disputes on save as to costs basis. Clear, written analysis of legal documents, highlighting potential issues and recommending actionable revisions. I work on a fixed-fee basis, agreed in advance, to ensure 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆. Please send me a message with a brief description of your matter. I will provide a straightforward, fixed-fee quote and a clear strategy for informed decision-making. ***Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. ***

11 YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE IN LISTED COMPANIES, REGULATORY BODIES AND START UPS in AU, UK and APAC. A seasoned legal professional with a diverse background spanning financial services, M&A, vendor procurement and commercial contracts, IP licensing and platform disputes. Proficiency in both written and spoken English, with a proven track record of delivering strategic counsel achieving favourable outcomes for clients. I also write legal content for law firm websites. What I Do 1. Regulatory & Product Advisory Payment services regulation (UK, AU, APAC frameworks) EMI and stored value structures Product compliance for wallets, payments, embedded finance Cross-border regulatory strategy and market entry Pricing, disclosures, and customer outcome design 2. Legal Execution (End-to-End) Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies (including GDPR-aligned frameworks) Fee structures and pricing disclosures Vendor management & outsourcing agreements Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Customer communications (regulatory notices, variations, closures) SOPs for: Account closures and migrations Partner exits Regulatory change implementation 3. Corporate & Investment Structuring Shareholder agreements SAFE notes and early-stage investment structures Corporate structuring for cross-border operations Governance frameworks for scaling companies 4. Strategic Partnerships & Commercial Contracts Master Services Agreements (MSAs) Statements of Work (SoWs) Joint venture and co-partnership agreements Bank–fintech and vendor partnerships 5. Platform & Product Compliance Design Designing controls for: User behaviour risks (e.g. off-platform arrangements) Payments and fund flows Customer lifecycle risks Translating regulation into: Decision trees Product requirements Internal playbooks 6. Legal & Strategic Communications Customer-facing legal content (clear, plain English, regulator-aligned) Sensitive communications: Letter of demand Cease and desist letter Fee changes Product updates Account suspensions/closures Internal communications: Board and executive memos Product risk summaries Regulatory positioning papers

With over 10 years of experience working with SMEs, MNCs, and companies globally, I can guide you through every step of the trademarking process, ensuring your brand enjoys the strongest possible protection. My track record includes aiding in the filing of over 300 trademarks on a global scale, encompassing regions like Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Canada, Japan, and Singapore. How I Can Help You ✓ Consulting all issues regarding trademarks ✓Conducting trademark availability searches ✓ Filing trademark applications at the IP Australia, and IPONZ ✓Responding to Adverse Report ✓other trademark applications ✓Renewing trademarks ✓Amazon Brand Registry My credentials speak for themselves: ✓Registered Trademark Attorney in Australia & and New Zealand ✓Extensive experience advising SMEs, MNCs, and global companies ✓Founder of Maygust Trademark Services, dedicated to client success ✓Master of Intellectual Property Laws from Queensland University of Technology ✓Bachelor of Law from HCM City University of Law Further, I have managed the prosecution of trademark applications for several well-known multinational corporations, such as: ✓Bluewise ✓Clever Mushroom ✓CHE ✓TH Milk ✓ROMARO... Don't let trademark uncertainties hinder your business growth. Reach out today for a free consultation and let's discuss how I can help you secure your brand and dominate your market. Invest in your brand, invest in your future.