Intellectual Property - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Simpsons Solicitors is widely recognised for its consummate understanding of the arts, publishing, music, media and advertising spheres. The team advises a range of high-profile clients and is especially in demand for its copyright expertise on both the advisory and contentious fronts. Simpsons Solicitors also has a strong trade mark focus, acting for a number of high-profile clients on portfolio management and prosecution mandates.
Strengths
"I have always found Simpsons' advice to be comprehensive and appropriately nuanced."
"Simpsons Solicitors has industry knowledge, market expertise, creativity, flexibility and practical business sense."
Work Highlights
Simpsons Solicitors represented Netflix in proceedings in the Copyright Tribunal of Australia brought by the Australian music collecting societies APRA and AMCOS, in which they sought the Tribunal’s approval of a proposed licence scheme and fee structure for subscription video on demand services in Australia.
Notable Practitioners
Adam Simpson has extensive experience in dealing with a variety of copyright issues in the entertainment industry, frequently assisting clients on high-profile disputes. "Adam is fast in his responses. And he knows how to handle clients and is good at making sure we are kept aware of legal updates." "Adam is always looking for the interest of the client. He is very responsive and timely in his work. He communicates clearly to manage expectation."
