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Ashurst

Intellectual Property

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Intellectual Property - Australia

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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

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

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Anita Cade
    Anita Cade

    Anita Cade

    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.

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    • Anita Cade is technically astute and industry-focused.

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  • Stuart D'Aloisio
    Stuart D'Aloisio

    Stuart D'Aloisio

    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
    Kellech Smith

    Kellech Smith

    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.

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

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  • Nina Fitzgerald
    Nina Fitzgerald

    Nina Fitzgerald

    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 is a very strong practitioner.

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

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