Intellectual Property - Australia
What the team is known for
Maddocks boasts a notable practice with capabilities to handle a wide range of IP matters. It provides particular strength in patents, acting on licensing agreements and commercialisation as well as substantial litigation proceedings in the pharmaceutical, medical technology and chemical engineering industries. It also offers expertise on an array of trade mark-related legal services, including portfolio management, licensing, brand acquisitions and oppositions. Additionally, Maddocks is active on copyright enforcement matters. Notable clients include Aristocrat Technologies, The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation and Pharmacor.
Strengths
"Maddocks had a really good technical understanding and good client service."
"They were excellent, and good value for money."
Work highlights
Maddocks acted for Technological Resources, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto, in Federal Court proceedings for alleged infringement by Epiroc of one of Technological Resources' patents.
Notable practitioners
Ben Miller has a well-established reputation in the patent litigation space, where he frequently acts for big-name clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological sectors. "Ben Miller is a good, safe pair of hands. He provides good client service."
