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About Sophie Pemberton

Sophie is a Senior Lawyer with the Intellectual Property (Trade Marks) team at LegalVision. She completed her Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts at the University of Western Australia and her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the College of Law. She was admitted to practice as a lawyer in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2018 and is on the register of practitioners of the High Court of Australia.

Sophie previously practised in family law before moving to Sydney from Perth in early 2020. Having completed her Honours thesis in copyright, she now enjoys working in intellectual property law, specialising in trade marks and brand protection. She is passionate about helping businesses of all sizes protect and enforce their intellectual property rights.

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June 25, 2025

The Importance of Protecting Your Brand Overseas

You may be about to launch a new business in Australia, or you may have...

June 25, 2025

Can I Patent a Process or Method?

Have you developed a unique business method or process and want to be able to...

June 25, 2025

Which Type of Patent is Right for Me? 

Applying for a patent is an important part of protecting your ideas, but it can...

May 8, 2025

It’s Funny, So It’s Okay, Right? Parody and Satire in Copyright Law

Since the introduction of parody as a ‘fair dealing’ exception in the Copyright Amendment Act...

April 8, 2025

Why is Brand Protection Important?

Building a business is hard work. Whether you are manufacturing a product or delivering a...

January 16, 2025

When Should I Explore IP Protection and What Can I Protect?

A common issue faced by startup businesses is knowing when to invest money in intellectual...

October 28, 2024

What Happens When My Trade Mark is Accepted? 

Receiving confirmation that your trade mark has been accepted can be a very exciting milestone...

July 24, 2024

Do I Need a Trade Mark Registration in China if my Products are Made There?

If you are engaging a manufacturer in China to make your products, brand protection should...

May 14, 2024

Does My Australian Trade Mark Protect Me Overseas?

Developing a unique and distinctive trade mark can be challenging. As a business owner, you...

February 19, 2024

Manufacturing Agreements Explained

You have been working on a unique idea for a business for a while now....

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