11 August 2026  | Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, Melbourne

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200+ Participants

40+Speakers

4+Networking hours

11thEdition

IAM and WTR Live: Australasia IP Forum 2026

Where Australasian IP meets global ambition.

IAM and WTR will be back in Melbourne this August for the Australasia IP Forum (formerly IPBC Australasia), the region's leading gathering of trademark, patent and brand protection legal experts for over a decade. IAM & WTR Live: Australasia IP Forum delivers expert-level content, strategic guidance and top-tier networking for in-house counsel and private practice professionals looking to sharpen their edge in an increasingly complex global IP environment. 

Join over 200 senior decision-makers as we explore the most critical challenges and emerging opportunities in asset management, from AI-powered practice and portfolio commercialisation to geopolitical headwinds, cross-border enforcement and the strategies defining tomorrow's patent and trademark landscape. 

Don’t miss your opportunity to be where Australasia's IP community connects, collaborates and moves forward. 

Speakers

Julian Magarey
Julian Magarey
Patent Counsel
Saluda Medical
Nicholas Mason
Mr Nicholas Mason
Regional Commercial Strategy ANZSEA
Clarivate
Rebecca McCrackan
Dr Rebecca McCrackan
Chief Counsel, Innovation and Technology
Rio Tinto
Connie Merlino
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Partner
FB Rice
Dean Moss
Dean Moss
Chief Executive Officer
UniQuest
Grace Ng
Grace Ng
Senior Legal Counsel
VGW
Joyce Ng
Joyce Ng
Senior Reporter
WTR
Thor North
Thor North
Director, IP
Blackmagic Design
Elisabeth Opie
Elisabeth Opie
Founder
Opie IP
Ben Pitt
Mr Ben Pitt
Head of Legal, IP
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James Richardson-Bullock
James Richardson-Bullock
Senior Patent Attorney
Xero
Caroline Ryan
Caroline Ryan
Partner
Allens

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IP OWNER (OPERATING), GOVERNMENT & ACADEMIA AND PATENT OR TRADEMARK OFFICES ATTEND FOR FREE.  

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IP Service Provider/ Consultancy / IP Management Solutions Provider:  Please contact Graham Day (EMEA and America) at Graham.Day@LBResearch.com and Inés Deng (APAC) at Ines.Deng@LBResearch.com or visit the Sponsors page to request a sponsorship brochure.

The service provider category covers a multitude of organisations including but not limited to patent brokers, analytics companies, consultancies, insurance companies and general service providers.

Group packages and firmwide licenses are available. Please contact Basil Sajahan by calling +852 3428 2253 or emailing Basil.Sajahan@LBResearch.com for more information.

Tickets include: Conference, networking breaks & networking lunch.

What our delegates say about IAM and WTR Live events

WTR consistently delivers a robust program involving industry leaders who are engaged and passionate.  Always a great opportunity to connect on a meaningful level with colleagues

Lauren Dienes Middlen
Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs
World Wrestling Entertainment

IAM delivers insightful conferences, bringing together the right set of people to discuss new ideas and concepts within the IP field, lots of valuable insights from panels and discussions during the breaks

Stephen Wolke
Head of Intellectual Property & Services and CEO
Thyssenkrupp Intellectual Property GmbH

WTR have pulled off one of the most informative and enjoyable professional events I’ve attended in recent years. A dynamic and engaging programme delivered practical insights, and the equally valuable networking encouraged open conversation and meaningful connections. I would highly recommend WTR events to any professional serious about staying ahead of the curve in IP and brand protection

Milan Patel
Senior IP Counsel 
Canon EMEA

IAM Events Code of Conduct

 

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for everyone. We believe that every attendee contributes to the overall quality and experience of our events. Respect and courtesy are fundamental to our community.

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment towards any of our staff, clients or suppliers

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Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring? Contact Graham Day - EMEA and America at Graham.Day@LBResearch.com and Inés Deng - APAC at Ines.Deng@LBResearch.com or visit the Sponsors page to request a sponsorship brochure.

 

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Meet the IAM & WTR team

Elena Berrino
Marketing lead

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Graham Day
Sponsorship lead - EMEA and America

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Inés Deng
Sponsorship lead - APAC

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Lauren Harvey
Content lead

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Sukie Leung
Operations lead

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Rachel Mountain
Editorial lead

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Sales lead

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