
Richard Hoad has 15 years’ experience as an intellectual property and technology lawyer.
Richard specialises in advice and dispute resolution in intellectual property, technology, franchising and competition and consumer law matters. His experience includes acting for major domestic and international clients involved in disputes concerning patents, designs, trade marks, copyright, confidential information, domain names, and advertising claims.
Richard also advises clients in relation to the protection of intellectual property rights and the drafting of research, commercialisation, licence, assignment, franchise, distribution and IT agreements. His experience includes advising on internet, ecommerce and social media issues.