Intellectual Property - Australia
What the team is known for
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers has a substantial group of specialists with skills across the full range of IP services, from the management and sales of IP assets through to litigation, including copyright infringement as well as trade mark and patent oppositions. The team is experienced in advising a broad variety of clients from large multinational corporations to domestic sports administrative bodies. Notable clients include Zoetis, Xiamen Huadian Switchgear and McDonald’s Australia.
Strengths
''Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers have excellent patent and IP management advice and understanding."
"They have the experience and the size to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
Work highlights
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers represented Vehicle Monitoring Systems in Federal Court proceedings regarding a patent infringement claim and cross-claim for revocation in relation to a patent for on-street parking enforcement technology.
Notable practitioners
Duncan Longstaff is an emerging name who has been recognised for his work in the patent disputes space. He is based in Sydney. "Duncan is very knowledgeable. He is a good patent litigator."
