Madderns is an independently owned patent and trade mark attorney firm which services clients across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Chemistry patent specialist Jeff Holman is the firm's managing partner.
The firm has several domestic clients and patent attorneys in technical fields such as engineering, computer technology, life sciences and chemistry. It has trade mark clients in a range of sectors, including beverage and fashion. In addition to filing and prosecution work, the firm can also handle trade mark disputes.
2023
"The team's advice to provide us with the best protection was excellent and the applications to register the trademarks were done in a fast and timely manner."
"The team are very responsive and attentive. They provide clear, practical advice. "
"We appreciate their rapid responses and excellent advice. They have a full history of our previous patenting decisions and are very professional."
"I believe they have experienced people who are highly skilled in AU patent practice as well as being technically skilled in our technical area."
"They have personable, friendly and knowledgeable staff that provide comprehensive and cost-effective advice."
2022 client testimonials
"Very competent and cost-effective delivery of IP services."
"The team is approachable, very quick to deliver and always keen to offer strategic advice when needed."
2021 client testimonials
A client describes the firm as a “trusted advisor” and appreciated its “solid advice and excellent client service”.
2020 client testimonials
A client sees the firm as “the best local IP firm” in Australia.
A satisfied brand owner said the firm provided “very practical advice … in a timely manner”.
Another client used the firm because of its “professionalism and competency” in IP.
Patent case studies show the firm's clients include Houghton Leisure Products and Equilume. The key patent partners are Tom Melville, Phillip Boehm, Bill McFarlane, Martin Pannall, Anthony Lee, Chris Wilkinson, Stephen O’Brien, Kin Leong, Mark O’Donnell and Jeff Holman. Former partner Craig Vinall now serves as a consultant.