Managing Director & Head of Patents ​

Registered Patent & Trade Marks Attorney (Australia and New Zealand)​

E: lachlan.mullane@ipsolved.com

As Managing Director, Lachlan leads the strategic direction of IP Solved, while remaining deeply engaged in delivering high-quality intellectual property services to a broad range of clients – from innovative start-ups to multinational corporations. Lachlan sets the strategic and financial direction of the business, leads all aspects of optimising business processes and manages a cross-disciplinary team of people across various locations. Lachlan is committed to fostering a culture of technical excellence, responsiveness, and client service. Lachlan oversees the firm’s operations and growth, ensuring clients benefit from a dynamic and forward-thinking IP partner.

With over 20 years of experience in intellectual property law, Lachlan is a registered patent attorney with technical qualifications in biotechnology and medical technology, but has developed broad IP experience across diverse industries including automotive, mining, construction, and consumer goods. Lachlan is known for a practical and commercial approach, and advises on patent strategy, portfolio management, enforcement, and freedom to operate across Australian and international jurisdictions. These skills have seen Lachlan recognised and endorsed in the IAM Patent 1000.

Education ​

Sydney University – Bachelor of Science ​

University of Technology, Sydney – Masters of Industrial Property​

Professional Qualifications​

​Registered Patent Attorney in Australia and New Zealand; 

Registered Trade Marks Attorney in Australia and New Zealand​

Professional Memberships​

Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ)

The Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)

Fellow​

Institute of Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys (IPTA)​

Languages ​

English