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Provided by Ashurst

Our team of dedicated partners and practitioners act on significant IP litigation and commercial matters including those in the patent, copyright, designs, trade mark and advertising spheres. 

Ashurst has a formidable IP team and provides a complete range of contentious and non-contentious IP services from within a single dedicated IP team. The IP  practice has been recognised as a leading one for many decades and goes from strength to strength. Our reputation as a leading law firm in IP rests on the quality of our client relationships, outstanding service and commerciality of our advice. We focus on the issues that matter to clients.

We are known for our strong expertise and representation of internationally known clients in the life sciences, media and entertainment, digital services, transport, food & beverage, FMCG, financial, oil & gas, and mining and resources sectors. We have a strong track record of representing clients in associated specialised areas like food and therapeutic goods regulation, life sciences, digital media, product launches and labelling, lotteries and promotions, sponsorship and media regulation, anti-counterfeiting and emerging technologies.


Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Australia

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst has a highly accomplished practice which impresses on both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team is thoroughly experienced in handling high-profile patent, copyright and trade mark disputes, trade mark portfolio management, anti-counterfeiting matters and brand protection for a raft of well-known clients. The practice also offers specialist expertise in food labelling, advertising and marketing advice and the regulation of therapeutic goods and cosmetics. Ashurst acts for an impressive list of domestic and international clients within the technology, life sciences, food and beverage, retail, sports and media sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Ashurst represented Sandoz in patent infringement and invalidity litigation concerning rivaroxaban in the Federal Court, Full Federal Court, and special leave application to the High Court.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ashurst's strategic approach, deep understanding of complex legal issues and commitment to achieving the best outcome were critical to the successful management of the case.

Intellectual Property respondent
Asia-Pacific

Ashurst provides excellent service, which is prompt, comprehensive and invaluable.

Intellectual Property respondent
Asia-Pacific

Ashurst is a well-resourced firm with effective and knowledgeable lawyers.

Intellectual Property respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Anita Cade
3
Anita Cade
3
Band 3
Anita Cade heads the firm's practice group and acts on a range of trade mark and copyright matters, including managing IP assets in mergers and in the launching of new businesses, as well as on enforcement issues.

Anita Cade is a great operator.

Anita Cade is technically astute and industry-focused.

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Stuart D'Aloisio
3
Stuart D'Aloisio
3
Band 3
Stuart D'Aloisio acts on a range of intellectual property matters and demonstrates strong expertise in patent disputes, particularly in the life sciences sector.

Stuart D'Aloisio is meticulous, dedicated, across the detail and hardworking.

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Kellech Smith
4
Kellech Smith
4
Band 4

Kellech Smith has a broad IP practice covering contentious and non-contentious mandates such as licensing, infringement, collaboration and joint venture agreements.

Kellech is so clever strategically when it comes to IP litigation. She has a wealth of experience which helps as she has seen most scenarios before.

Kellech Smith is a strategic thinker with deep knowledge in her area.

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Nina Fitzgerald
4
Nina Fitzgerald
4
Band 4
Nina Fitzgerald is noted for her work acting for clients on contentious IP matters, most particularly those relating to patent infringement. She counts major firms in the pharmaceutical and technology spaces amongst her clients.

Nina Fitzgerald has a really clear understanding of the clients' objectives.

Nina is a very strong practitioner.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Ashurst

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Intellectual Property: Patents
Stuart D'Aloisio
3
Stuart D'Aloisio
3
Band 3
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Kellech Smith
4
Kellech Smith
4
Band 4
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Nina Fitzgerald
4
Nina Fitzgerald
4
Band 4
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Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
Anita Cade
3
Anita Cade
3
Band 3
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Kellech Smith
4
Kellech Smith
4
Band 4
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Members

Provided by Ashurst

Anita Cade

Anita Cade

Head of Department

Elizabeth Ireland

Joanna Lawrence

Nina Fitzgerald

Robert Todd

Stuart D'Aloisio

Industries

Provided by Ashurst

Banks & Financial Services

Chemicals, Industrial Engineering

Commercial & Professional Services

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Education

Energy, Mining & Metals, Utilities

Food & Drink Producers

Government

Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Insurance

Media

Retail

Software & Computer Services, Technology, Hardware & Electronics, Telecommunications

Sports, Travel & Leisure