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Clayton Utz is best known for its work in multi-jurisdictional international IP disputes. The team has recently won Intellectual Property Team of the Year at the 2022 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards (having also won in 2018) and the 2019 Copyright Law Firm of the Year at the Managing IP Asia awards. This recognition reflects the quality of our team, clients and matters. Partner Cameron Gascoyne was also named IP Partner of the Year at the 2022 Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards.


Clayton Utz fields a national team of experts who achieve outstanding results for a variety of distinguished clients throughout Australia. They continually act in complex and high-level IP matters for leading clients on both the contentious and non-contentious side, including in patent, trade mark, copyright and design disputes.

 

Evidence of their clients’ satisfaction is our long-standing relationships with some of the world’s leading companies. Examples include Bayer (over 30 years), Toyota (31 years), Singtel Optus (19 years); adidas and Novartis/Sandoz (20 years each).

 

They advise across all IP areas, including patents, copyright, trade marks, designs, trade secrets, confidential information and licensing. Our in-depth expertise encompasses sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, telco, technology, FMCG & manufacturing. 

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Australia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clayton Utz offers broad-based IP expertise including trade mark and copyright protection, with frequent involvement in cases featuring an international element. The team handles complex patent matters for a diverse clientele, most notably in the pharmaceutical, technology and telecom sectors, and is active in both contentious and non-contentious matters, though particularly strong on disputes. The firm offers significant expertise in design infringement, passing off and misleading conduct cases.

Work Highlights

  • Clayton Utz acted for Apple in relation to Australasian Performing Right Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners’ Society's reference to the Copyright Tribunal of Australia of a new licence scheme for the reproduction and communication of musical and associated literary works for subscription video on-demand services.

Strengths

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Clayton Utz is extremely commercial-minded, client-oriented, strategic and creative. The team is always a joy to work with.

Intellectual Property respondent
Asia-Pacific

Clayton Utz stands out for its deep expertise in intellectual property law. They are consistently proactive, often identifying potential issues or opportunities that we may not have considered.

Intellectual Property respondent
Asia-Pacific

The team at Clayton Utz is highly responsive, approachable and sensitive to the needs of the business, while continuing to deliver top quality technical and commercial advice.

Intellectual Property respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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John Collins
3
John Collins
3
Band 3
John Collins is highly experienced in patent litigation and acts for clients in a variety of sectors, offering notable expertise in high-profile pharmaceutical cases.

John Collins is an IP specialist and he clearly understands the life sciences sector.

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Timothy Webb
4
Timothy Webb
4
Band 4
Timothy Webb is regularly instructed by a wide range of clients on various contentious copyright and trade mark matters.

Tim has an excellent practice in contentious intellectual property and related advice.

Timothy Webb is able to effectively communicate where the matter is at, what needs to be done and why it needs to be done. He takes a very rational approach.

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Dean Gerakiteys
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Up and Coming

Dean Gerakiteys focuses on dispute resolution in intellectual property. He is particularly adept at trade mark, copyright and domain name matters and is well-versed in managing prosecution, protection and enforcement cases. He is based in Sydney.

Dean Gerakiteys is both astute and sharp. He is always aware of what the client wants commercially and helps to solve problems with a high level of creativity based on the legal terrain.

Dean is an inspirational leader and provides superb client service. He is also skilled at identifying and retaining talent.

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James Neil
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Up and Coming

James Neil enjoys a strong reputation for IP litigation, specialising in trade mark disputes. He also offers brand protection, trade mark enforcement and portfolio management services.

James is almost obsessive about understanding our commercial drivers so he can align his legal advice and strategy accordingly.

James Neil is sharp, incredibly knowledgeable, highly strategic and easy to work with.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Clayton Utz

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Intellectual Property: Patents
John Collins
3
John Collins
3
Band 3
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Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
Timothy Webb
4
Timothy Webb
4
Band 4
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Dean Gerakiteys
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Up and Coming
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James Neil
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Cameron Gascoyne

Chris McLeod

David Benson

Dean Gerakiteys

Deborah Polites

James Neil

John Collins

John Collins

Head of Department

Kent Teague

Mary Still

Sean McGuire

Tim Webb