Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : 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. Notable clients include Sanofi, ToolGen and Bristol Myers Squibb.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day advised the Chevron Corporation on the divestment of part of its Australian operations, including on licensing arrangements for associated brands.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jones Day's lawyers are very proficient, very good. They pay a lot of attention to detail, and really leave no stone unturned in the way they approach a matter. They try to get the best result for their client."
"Jones Day has excellent knowledge and provides excellent client communications for patent-related matters. They are quick to reply, provide updates and propose actions and responses."
"Jones Day's lawyers are very proficient, very good. They pay a lot of attention to detail, and really leave no stone unturned in the way they approach a matter. They try to get the best result for their client."
"Jones Day has excellent knowledge and provides excellent client communications for patent-related matters. They are quick to reply, provide updates and propose actions and responses."
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 across the details. She is a very capable IP litigator, very dedicated to her clients' interests and good at coordinating international litigation."
"Lisa is one of the most competent patent litigators in the country."
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.