Atty. David Webber

Atty. David Webber

David specialises in patent, design and copyright advice for electronics, computer software and communications products, with particular expertise in patents for Internet technology, telecommunications, financial systems, artificial intelligence and image processing technology. He has considerable experience in patent drafting, patent oppositions and patent infringement, due diligence and freedom to operate advice.

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About David Webber at a glance

David Webber is a real estate and ip attorney, practicing at Davies Collison Cave. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2027). Serves clients in Melbourne and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • David specialises in patent, design and copyright advice for electronics, computer software and communications products, with particular expertise in patents for Internet technology, telecommunications, financial systems, artificial intelligence and image processing technology
  • He has considerable experience in patent drafting, patent oppositions and patent infringement, due diligence and freedom to operate advice
  • David lectured for many years on patent and copyright law and integrated circuit legislation for the University of Melbourne and Monash University
  • He was a member of the Australian Government’s Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys from 2006 to 2012
  • He currently manages the patent practice of Davies Collison Cave and became partner in 1992
  • David is an International Councillor of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA), and is the Co-Chair of the Patents Committee of APAA
  • David is also the President of APAA (Australia Group) Inc. He has worked as in-house counsel in London, UK
  • David has over 30 years’ experience acting on behalf of large corporations, research institutes, universities and start-up companies, both in Australia and overseas
  • He has successfully handled many complex patent oppositions, and is adept at managing large patent portfolios
  • He acted in the first finding of infringement by a Court under semiconductor chip protection legislation
  • David has been invited to speak on intellectual property law for computer software and integrated circuit protection by a large number of organisations, including the Australian Patent Office, the Victorian Computer Law Society, the New South Wales Computer Law Society, the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand, the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys, IEEE, LAWASIA, ACLA and the Australian Bar Association
  • His articles have been published in a number of intellectual property journals
  • David was a Senior Fellow of the University of Melbourne and taught in post graduate and undergraduate courses for the Law Faculties of the University of Melbourne and Monash University
  • He has also given lectures on intellectual property law for students of the Engineering Faculty of Swinburne University and the Science and Engineering Faculties of the University of Melbourne
  • David was appointed by the Federal Government in 2006 to the Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys
  • The Board is responsible for dealing with the qualifications for registration and professional conduct of Australian patent and trade mark attorneys

Practice Areas Explained

David Webber's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Webber handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Where is David Webber's law office located?
David Webber's law practice is located in Melbourne. The firm is Davies Collison Cave. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Webber handle?
David Webber focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has David Webber received?
David Webber's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law.

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2027

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