Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 3
Contact number
+61 2 8272 0500Chambers Review
Jones Day fields this Australian branch of a global IP practice, which leverages the firm's wider international expertise in cross-border prosecution, licensing and litigation matters.It has a strong reputation for its handling of contentious patent matters, especially in the life sciences arena, where the team is singled out for its scientific knowledge and expertise. Its impressive client list comprises many well-known, international pharmaceutical companies which it assists with the protection of patents covering key high-value drugs and treatments. Jones Day also advises clients in the technology field on copyright, trade mark, breach of confidence and design matters.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day acted for Sanofi in proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia, in which the firm has appealed the Commissioner of Patents' decision to dismiss its opposition to the grant of patent applications in the name of Amgen.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jones Day has deep IP knowledge paired with business savvy."
"Jones Day has extensive experience in patent litigation matters in the Life Science field. Its ability to strategise and develop a case theory in complex and sophisticated matters is very strong."
"Jones Day has deep IP knowledge paired with business savvy."
"Jones Day has extensive experience in patent litigation matters in the Life Science field. Its ability to strategise and develop a case theory in complex and sophisticated matters is very strong."
Notable Practitioners
Lisa Taliadoros maintains an active patent litigation practice, frequently acting for prominent clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries on infringement, opposition and revocation proceedings.
"Lisa is always able to provide deep IP knowledge while providing an understanding of the business challenges facing our industry."
"Lisa is a fierce defender of her clients' interests."
Richard Hoad is recognised for the depth of his experience acting for clients on trade mark issues, having assisted clients on both disputes and non-contentious matters.