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Intellectual Property

About

Provided by Gilbert + Tobin

A multi-award winning Australian intellectual property practice.

Winner: Intellectual Property Team of the Year at the Australian Law Awards 2020, 2017, 2015

What we do

Gilbert + Tobin offers a full service intellectual property practice with expertise across all major IP specialties including copyright, patents, brand protection and trade marks, false advertising, food and product regulatory, breach of confidence, database protection, commercial IP licensing, product liability, cyber security and anti-counterfeiting.


Our approach

Gilbert + Tobin's Intellectual Property team has a class leading success rate in trial and appellate litigation in the Australian market across the IP disciplines. We also have a strong track record of solving and settling complex IP disputes without litigation or in parallel to litigation. No other practice has more experience in the Australian market using novel strategies (direct negotiation, advocacy) and extraordinary litigation procedures (search orders, asset freezing orders and preliminary discovery where infringement is suspected).

Our commitment to client service is paramount and involves clearly articulated strategies, close matter management, transparent communications and cost predictability.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Australia

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Gilbert + Tobin is notable for its breadth of skills, advising on transactional and contentious copyright, design, patent and trade mark issues. The team serves an impressive range of both local and global corporations, and is especially known for its prominence in the technology and media sectors, where it advises on gaming, software and online systems. It also possesses expertise in areas as diverse as mining and healthcare. The team is particularly well regarded for its ability to assist clients on IP litigation, and is notably active of late on appellate work. Gilbert + Tobin offers comprehensive skills on IP transactions including issues of royalty and distribution fee disputes, as well as advertising and regulatory compliance.

Work Highlights

Provided by Gilbert + Tobin

  • Gilbert + Tobin acted for REC Solar and its Australian distributors in patent infringement proceedings brought by Hanwha over solar cell technology.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The firm has a broad range of experience handling all types of IP matters, with a deep bench of superb IP practitioners. G+T is a top-rate firm that delivers excellent results.

Intellectual Property respondent
Asia-Pacific

Gilbert + Tobin has subject matter expertise, a pragmatic approach, thorough reviews and responsiveness.

Intellectual Property respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Michael Williams
1
Band 1

Michael Williams is a market-leading IP practitioner with a wealth of experience in advising clients on a diverse range of contentious matters, and with particular expertise in high-profile copyright disputes.

He is very knowledgeable and is certainly an IP leader in the Sydney legal community. 

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2
John Lee
2
Band 2

John Lee advises clients on patent litigation, including disputes in the IT, gaming and renewable energy industries.

John Lee is great in all areas.

A very easy-going and calm practitioner.

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Siabon Seet
2
Band 2

Siabon Seet is frequently instructed across a range of contentious trade mark and copyright mandates, including enforcement and brand protection matters.

Siabon is an excellent lawyer, with the perfect client approach.

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3
Lisa Lennon
3
Band 3

Lisa Lennon is regularly instructed on non-contentious trade mark matters by a mixed international and domestic clientele from a broad range of sectors, including media, education, banking and life sciences. She specialises in commercial IP, brand protection and portfolio management.

Lisa provides commercial advice, presented in an easy-to-understand way, with a good summary as well as a more detailed analysis.

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Chris Williams
4
Band 4

Chris Williams frequently works on patent management and dispute resolutions for clients from the renewable energy and manufacturing industries.

Chris is incredibly passionate and cares deeply for outcomes. He's a great sounding board. 

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Intellectual Property: Patents
2
John Lee
2
Band 2
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4
Chris Williams
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Band 4
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Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
1
Michael Williams
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Band 1
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Siabon Seet
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Band 2
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3
Lisa Lennon
3
Band 3
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Members

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Chris Williams

Michael Williams

Head of Department

Rebecca Dunn

Industries

Provided by Gilbert + Tobin

Aerospace & Defence

Banks

Commercial & Professional Services

Consumer Protection

Education

Energy

Entertainment

FMCG

Financial services

Gaming

Government

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Media

Mining & Resources

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Utilities