Annabel Reader joined Shelston IP in 1995 and practises primarily in trade marks law.
Annabel specialises in the protection and commercial exploitation of intellectual property rights. Her areas of expertise include providing advice in relation to trade mark clearance searching, prosecution of trade mark applications, opposition and infringement proceedings. Annabel manages a large portfolio of both local and overseas clients.
Prior to entering the world of intellectual property, Annabel spent her early years as a solicitor in general practice and worked for some years in community legal centres.
Annabel has an interest in social justice issues and the environment. She is currently the president of a volunteer bush regeneration group.
Industry Sectors
Trade Marks & Brands
Affiliations
The Law Society of New South Wales
Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia (IPTA)
The Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ)
Australian Businesswomen's Network (ABN)
Qualifications
1999 Registered Trade Marks Attorney
Solicitor of Supreme Court of New South Wales
Solicitor of Supreme Court of Queensland
Solicitor of High Court of Australia
1985 LLB Macquarie University
1983 BA (Psychology) Macquarie University
