Aparna Watal

Halfords IP (Australia)

Aparna Watal is a highly skilled trade marks lawyer practising in both Australia and New Zealand. She advises some of the world’s most valuable brands across industries including automotive, engineering, technology, energy, pharmaceuticals, media, and FMCG. Aparna has deep expertise across all aspects of trade marks—spanning brand selection, expansion, enforcement, and commercialisation—as well as domain name disputes and design registrations.

Known for the clarity and commerciality of her advice, Aparna is regularly called on to navigate tricky and legally complex contentious and non-contentious matters. 
Aparna also writes and speaks widely on the IP challenges of the modern branding landscape—from the legal grey zones of dupe culture and AI-generated imitations to the ethical use of Indigenous cultural expressions in commerce. Her work sits at the intersection of law, culture, and creativity, and she’s passionate about helping clients build bold, responsible brands that stand the test of time.