Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property - Australia
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.
Strengths
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.
Clayton Utz is extremely commercial-minded, client-oriented, strategic and creative. The team is always a joy to work with.
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.
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.
Notable practitioners
John Collins is an IP specialist and he clearly understands the life sciences sector.
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.
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 is an inspirational leader and provides superb client service. He is also skilled at identifying and retaining talent.
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.
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 Neil is sharp, incredibly knowledgeable, highly strategic and easy to work with.
James is almost obsessive about understanding our commercial drivers so he can align his legal advice and strategy accordingly.