James Omond
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James Omond

James Omond

Commercial Lawyer By George Legal

location
Brunswick, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 919..
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About James

James Omond is renowned for his ability to clarify complex legal concepts and make them accessible within a commercial framework. With substantial experience across diverse industries, he has carved out a niche as one of Australia's most esteemed legal practitioners in the alcoholic beverages sector. Since the late 1980s, James has been a commercial lawyer, honing a deep expertise in intellectual property law. His impressive career trajectory includes two decades at the helm of his own practice, preceded by ten years of in-house counsel roles at two publicly listed companies, following his initial legal training at the globally respected firm, Baker McKenzie. A registered trade marks attorney, James also holds a Master of Laws and a Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law. At By George, James is a unique presence, bringing not only his extensive commercial and intellectual property acumen but also a refreshing perspective as one of the more experienced, older male lawyers within the team. He is enthusiastic about imparting his wealth of knowledge to clients and colleagues alike, reinforcing his commitment to demystifying the legal landscape.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Intellectual Property

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Experience

Deputy General Counsel
Deputy General Counsel
Southcorp Wines
Jan 1970 - Present · 55 years 7 months
Lawyer and Trade Mark Attorney
Lawyer and Trade Mark Attorney
By George Legal
Jun 2022 - Present · 3 years 2 months
Director
Director
inGrained Foundation
Oct 2017 - Present · 7 years 10 months
Committee member, Geographical Indications Committee
Committee member, Geographical Indications Committee
International Trademark Association (INTA)
Oct 2015 - Nov 2017 · 2 years 1 month
Vice-President, Board member
Vice-President, Board member
Winemakers' Federation of Australia
Oct 2011 - May 2016 · 4 years 7 months
Member, Legislation Review Committee
Member, Legislation Review Committee
Wine Australia
Feb 2008 - Present · 17 years 6 months
Board member
Board member
Wine Victoria
Nov 2005 - May 2016 · 10 years 6 months
Lawyer, trade mark attorney
Lawyer, trade mark attorney
Omond & Co
Feb 2002 - Jun 2022 · 20 years 4 months
Deputy General Counsel
Deputy General Counsel
Southcorp Limited
Jun 1994 - Jan 2002 · 7 years 7 months
Corporate Counsel
Corporate Counsel
BP Australia Limited
Dec 1991 - May 1994 · 2 years 5 months
Associate
Associate
Baker & McKenzie
Feb 1989 - Dec 1991 · 2 years 10 months

Education

Grad Dip Intellectual Property Law
Grad Dip Intellectual Property Law
University of Melbourne
1993 - 1997
LL.M
LL.M
University of Melbourne
1988 - 1992
B.Ec/LL.B
B.Ec/LL.B
University of Tasmania
1983 - 1987

Contact Information

Brunswick, VIC

Location12, 459 Sydney Road, Brunswick, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 919..

Practice Certificate

Name
James Omond
Specialisations
Business/Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Competition/Consumer Law, Intellectual Property, Liquor/Gaming/Hospitality Law, Trade Practices Law
Certification type
Principal without Trust
CheckLast checked: 29 Mar 2025
Checked with the Victorian Legal Services

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • General Advice
Intellectual Property
  • Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Patents and Trademarks