Allen Chan

Principal, Patent and Trade Mark Attorney

Allen graduated with an honours degree in materials science and engineering in the UK. On completion of his master's degree in materials and chemical engineering, Allen began his IP career in 2000 with one of the major IP firms in New Zealand and relocated to Sydney in 2003 to join a top tier Australian law firm. Prior to joining Wallington-Dummer in 2024, Allen worked at a significant boutique firm for more than 17 years, 13 of which as a Partner and Director.

Allen has significant experience in assisting and advising local and international clients on patent procurement, validity, infringement, oppositions, due diligence, portfolio management, design protection and trade mark protection.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Materials Science and Engineering), Imperial College, London
• Master of Engineering (Chemical & Materials) with Merit, Aluminium Smelters Masters Prize in Engineering, The University of Auckland, NZ
• Masters of Industrial Property, University of Technology, Sydney

Professional memberships

• Fellow of Institute of Patent Attorneys of Australia (IPTA)
• Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ)
• International Trade Mark Association (INTA)
• Intellectual Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
• Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle (FICPI)
• Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)