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Jason Chan
lawyer, commercial
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Jason Chan is a lawyer in Macpherson Kelley’s Intellectual Property team, with experience advising clients across intellectual property, technology and regulatory compliance matters. His focus is on helping clients protect and maximise the value of their intellectual assets, particularly in the life sciences, technology and retail sectors.
Jason advises on the protection, commercialisation and enforcement of intellectual property rights in Australia and internationally. His experience includes securing and managing trade mark portfolios, supporting global filing strategies, and enforcing IP rights, including in relation to infringement and brand protection matters. He also assists clients with technology and data regulatory issues, including privacy and data protection compliance, AI governance and responding to data breaches. He supports clients navigating regulatory and commercial risk in the deployment of new technologies and data‑driven business models.
During his time in house at a large Australian retailer, Jason worked closely with internal stakeholders on intellectual property strategy, regulatory compliance and risk management within a complex commercial environment.
He holds a science degree in biochemistry, which underpins his ability to advise on technically complex matters, particularly in the life sciences sector. This background enables him to translate scientific and technical concepts into clear, practical legal advice aligned with clients’ commercial objectives. Jason is currently an ambassador for the Brisbane Junior Chamber of Commerce
Areas of Expertise
Intellectual Property (copyright, trade marks, design and patent) commercialisation and enforcement
Intellectual property strategy
Artificial Intelligence (AI), including Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
Privacy
Data Breaches
Consumer law
Information technology and IT agreements
Product standards, compliance, safety and health
Advertising and labelling law
industries
Health and Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Technology
Retail
leadership positions
Ambassador- Brisbane Junior Chamber of Commerce
recent experience
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secondment supporting national retailer IP and compliance strategy
Jason was seconded to a national retailer, working closely with internal and commercial stakeholders. He supported intellectual property strategy, regulatory compliance and risk management in a complex, fast‑paced commercial environment, ensuring products were compliant to Australia law and standards.
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managing a major data breach for an Australia-wide company
Jason assisted an Australian company in managing a significant data breach, including containment, investigation and regulatory response. He liaised with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and supported the implementation of enhanced governance and preventative measures to mitigate future risk of data breaches.
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securing Australian trademark protection for Planet Fitness
Jason assisted global fitness brand Planet Fitness on securing and protecting its trade mark rights in Australia. In doing so he advised Planet Fitness with their Australian trade mark filings as part of the company’s broader international intellectual property strategy.
