Ranking tables
Intellectual Property: Patents | Global
Australia
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
- Richard HamerAllens
- Wayne McMasterWayne McMaster
Band 1
- Matthew SwinnKing & Wood Mallesons
- Sue GilchristHerbert Smith Freehills
Band 2
- Lisa Taliadoros Jones Day11 Years Ranked
- Robert CooperMinterEllison
Band 3
- John Lee Gilbert + Tobin12 Years Ranked
- Odette Gourley Corrs Chambers Westgarth19 Years Ranked
- Ben MillerMaddocks
- Ian PascarlDavies Collison Cave
- John CollinsClayton Utz
Band 4
- Chris Williams Gilbert + Tobin2 Years Ranked
- David Fixler Corrs Chambers Westgarth1 Years Ranked
- Grant Fisher Corrs Chambers Westgarth16 Years Ranked
- Helen Macpherson Pearce IP1 Years Ranked
- Jane Owen Bird & Bird6 Years Ranked
- Nick Tyacke DLA Piper Australia4 Years Ranked
- Patrick Sands K&L Gates1 Years Ranked
- Derek BaigentGriffith Hack
- Kate HayKing & Wood Mallesons
- Naomi PearcePearce IP
- Rebekah GayHerbert Smith Freehills
- Stuart D'AloisioAshurst
Up and Coming
- Duncan LongstaffSpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
- Emma IlesHerbert Smith Freehills
- Nina FitzgeraldAshurst
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
- Wayne McMasterWayne McMaster | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
2 Lisa TaliadorosJones Day | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedLisa Taliadoros maintains an active patent litigation practice, frequently acting for prominent clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries on infringement, opposition, and revocation proceedings.
Band 3
3 John LeeGilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedJohn Lee advises clients on patent litigation, including disputes in the IT, gaming and renewable energy industries.
3 Odette GourleyCorrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedOdette Gourley has a renowned practice, advising clients on significant contentious mandates involving both patents and trade marks.
Band 4
4 Chris WilliamsGilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedChris William frequently works on patent management and dispute resolutions for clients from the renewable energy and manufacturing industries.
4 David FixlerCorrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedDavid Fixler is well known for his IP litigation expertise, with a particular emphasis on the pharmaceutical industry. He is based in Melbourne.
4 Grant FisherCorrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedGrant Fisher is based at the firm's Melbourne office and is well regarded for his work on patent litigation matters. He has notable experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
4 Helen MacphersonPearce IP | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedHelen Macpherson is recognised for her work in patent litigation. She advises clients from a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals and agribusiness. She is based in Sydney.
4 Jane OwenBird & Bird | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedJane Owen leads the practice from the firm's Sydney office and is an experienced patent lawyer who regularly acts for clients on disputes concerning a diverse range of patents, including those in the areas of mechanics and animal health.
4 Nick TyackeDLA Piper Australia | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedNick Tyacke is an IP lawyer who frequently advises clients on patent infringement disputes. He is particularly active in the life sciences sphere and is a notable adviser to major pharmaceutical companies.
4 Patrick SandsK&L Gates | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedPatrick Sands is known for his work in patent litigation, particularly in the field of life sciences. He is based in Melbourne.
Up and Coming
- Duncan LongstaffSpruson & Ferguson Lawyers | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Up and Coming
- Emma IlesHerbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Patents2024 | Up and Coming