Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 3
Contact number
+61 2 9226 9888Chambers Review
Bird & Bird benefits from a strong global network and is able to advise multinationals hailing from a range of sectors, including life science, media, telecommunications and education. The firm boasts an impressive track record handling trade mark prosecution and patent litigation matters and is experienced in claims involving breach of copyright and confidential information within the media and technology sectors. The team has additional expertise in unfair competition and advertising. Notable clients include RockStar Games, Globaltech Corporation and KPMG Australia.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird acted for Troy Laboratories in its acquisition of animal healthcare products with trade marks and patents, including well-known brands Avenge, Zapp Encore and Maggo.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have always delivered on budget and, if they feel the matter will exceed a fee estimate, there is ample notice provided and a new fee estimate agreed."
"They have always delivered on budget and, if they feel the matter will exceed a fee estimate, there is ample notice provided and a new fee estimate agreed."
Notable Practitioners
Jane Owen leads the practice from the firm's Sydney office and is an experienced patent lawyer who regularly acts for clients on disputes concerning a diverse range of patents, including those in the areas of mechanics and animal health.