Carolyn Welsh
Senior Associate, Lawyer
Patent Litigator
Email: carolyn.welsh@pearceIP.law
Tel: +61 (0) 2 9023 9988
Carolyn Welsh is a Senior Associate in Pearce IP’s Australian Legal team, based just outside Melbourne. She is an experienced patent litigator with a background spanning both solicitor and barrister practice, bringing valuable experience in navigating complex intellectual property disputes.
Prior to joining Pearce IP, Carolyn was a Senior Associate at Corrs Chambers Westgarth in Melbourne. Her experience across private practice and the Bar gives her a well-rounded perspective on patent litigation and dispute resolution.
Outside the legal profession, Carolyn has spent the past several years building and running her own business breeding and training equestrian horses, reflecting her entrepreneurial drive and passion for the equestrian world.
About Pearce IP
Pearce IP is a privately owned/independent, specialist, life-sciences focussed, intellectual property/law firm offering lawyers and attorneys in Australia and New Zealand.
Our lawyers and attorneys specialise in pharma, biopharma, biotech, ag-tech, food-tech, med-tech, although our work is broader than these industries.
Pearce IP and its leaders are ranked in every notable legal directory including: Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, IAM Patent 1000, IAM Strategy 300, MIP IP Stars, Doyles Guide, WTR 1000, Best Lawyers, WIPR Leaders, Best Law Firms, among others. In 2025, Pearce IP was honoured by Australasian Lawyer and New Zealand Lawyer as a Top Specialist Firm, 5 Star Employer of Choice, and the “Standout Winner” for Inclusion and Culture (<100 employees).
Pearce IP is the only leading IP firm in Australia and New Zealand with a female founder, and is certified by WEConnect International as women owned.
OUR VISION
By 2027, be the premier life sciences IP practice in
Australia and New Zealand.