Donna Short

Donna is recognised as a leader in the fields of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property (IP). Her areas of expertise also include privacy and data protection, technology and Australian Consumer Law issues.

Clients from all industries call on her for assistance across the entire IP life cycle, from the initial innovation stage, identifying and protecting IP in Australia and internationally, commercialisation, and enforcing IP rights. Donna advises on issues involving trade marks, copyright, brand protection, domain name disputes, portfolio management and advertising compliance. She regularly acts in proceedings before IP Australia and the Federal Court.

Donna is known for her approachability and efficiency, and clients particularly value her open-minded, commercially astute and clear communication and advice.

Donna’s expertise in the area of IP is well recognised in Australia and internationally. Donna has been recognised in Chambers, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Who’s Who Legal and World Trademark Review. In 2024, Donna was ranked in Who’s Who Legal as a Global Leader in IP: Trade Marks and was recognised by Managing IP as an IP Star.