Jason Watson

Jason Watson is Principal at Elementary Law, bringing a broad commercial legal skillset delivered with an approachable, friendly, and precise manner. He advises on commercial and corporate law matters, with a strong focus on innovation and intellectual property. Over the years, Jason has earned recognition as a key figure in the field, featuring in the Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000 guide, which highlights leading patent professionals worldwide. Jason’s expertise has been further acknowledged in Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Victorian Non-Contentious IP Lawyer. He has extensive experience working alongside universities such as the University of South Australia, Flinders University, the University of Newcastle, and the University of Melbourne, as well as prominent research organisations including CSIRO. In addition to his legal practice, Jason serves as Chair of the Board of an ASX-listed company, bringing valuable insight into corporate governance. His practice encompasses areas including life sciences and biotechnology, information technology, government and start-ups, as well as research institutes and collaborative ventures.