Intellectual Property - Australia
What the team is known for
King & Wood Mallesons has a renowned litigation team with extensive experience in patent, trade mark and copyright disputes in both the domestic market and overseas through its global connections. It possesses a strong track record in brand protection and advertising clearances. The team acts for an enviable roster of well-known clients in a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals and electronics, and assists with aspects of the protection and enforcement of IP assets. The firm is further able to handle the IP aspects of commercial transactions including IP asset transfer, licensing and commercialisation agreements and is also ideally placed for cross-border matters in Asia, particularly China. Notable clients include QAD, MSA 4x4 and The Star Entertainment Group.
Strengths
''KWM have a strong IP practice with the ability to handle complex multi-party disputes."
Work highlights
King & Wood Mallesons acted for Fanatics in Federal Court trade mark infringement proceedings commenced by FanFirm.
Notable practitioners
Cate Nagy regularly acts for clients on a wide range of copyright and trade mark matters, including litigation, portfolio management and commercialisation. "Cate Nagy and her team are experienced, sophisticated, responsive and client-friendly." "Cate stands out as an excellent lawyer in the area, particularly trade mark and copyrights."
Matthew Swinn is frequently instructed on a range of patent disputes and risk advisory matters in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. "Matthew is strong across the board."
Kate Hay advises clients on patent matters, including disputes, and a range of non-contentious matters, including licensing agreements. She is also noted for her work assisting clients on trade mark disputes. ''Kate is skilful, commercially sound and collegiate. She always sees the practical problems that might arise for the client in any given circumstance." "Kate has a strong all-round IP practice. She's one of the best IP litigators in the country."
Scott Bouvier frequently assists clients on IP commercialisation and contentious matters, and is particularly well regarded for his work in the life sciences sector. "Scott is pragmatic and commercial, and engages in solutions-oriented advice." "He's very good in the commercial licensing space."
