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Global Australia Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright

Intellectual Property covers disputes related to patent, copyright and trademark infringement. Litigation concerning trade secrets also features. Commercial and transactional issues such as portfolio management, licensing and IP commercialisation are also included.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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Band 2
  1. Cate Nagy King & Wood Mallesons8 Years Ranked
  2. Adam Moxon Simpson
  3. Kristin Stammer
  4. Lisa Ritson
  5. Miriam Stiel
  6. Robert Arnold
  7. Siabon Seet
  8. Sue Gilchrist
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Up and Coming
  1. Emma Iles
  2. Nina Fitzgerald

All Lawyers profiles

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Band 1
  1. 1
    Stephen Stern
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Stephen Stern regularly acts on high-profile contentious IP matters, notably including appellation of origin disputes.
  2. Michael Williams
    Gilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 1
  3. Tim Golder
    Allens | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 1
2
Band 2
  1. 2
    Cate Nagy
    King & Wood Mallesons
    King & Wood Mallesons | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Cate Nagy regularly acts for clients on a wide range of copyright and trade mark matters, including litigation, portfolio management, and commercialisation.
  2. Adam Moxon Simpson
    Simpsons Solicitors | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 2
  3. Kristin Stammer
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 2
  4. Lisa Ritson
    Ashurst | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 2
  5. Miriam Stiel
    Allens | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 2
  6. Robert Arnold
    Baker McKenzie | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 2
  7. Siabon Seet
    Gilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 2
  8. Sue Gilchrist
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. 3
    Jackie O'Brien
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Jackie O'Brien has a well-established practice in contentious trade mark and copyright matters, and is greatly experienced at representing clients on complex and sensitive mandates.
  2. 3
    Odette Gourley
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Odette Gourley has a renowned practice, advising clients on significant contentious mandates involving both patents and trade marks.
  3. Anita Cade
    Ashurst | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 3
  4. John Fairbairn
    MinterEllison | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 3
  5. Kate Haddock
    Banki Haddock Fiora | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. 4
    Eugenia Kolivos
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Eugenia Kolivos maintains an active commercial IP practice, advising clients from a wide range of industries, including biotech, banking and finance, foods and beverages and social media.
  2. 4
    Frances Drummond
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Frances Drummond is the global head of the firm's IP practice and acts for a range of clients on trade mark and copyright matters, particularly on trade mark portfolio management and the IP aspects of M&A transactions.
  3. 4
    Kate Hay
    King & Wood Mallesons
    King & Wood Mallesons | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Kate Hay advises clients on patent matters, including disputes, and a range of non-contentious matters, including licensing agreements. She is also noted for her work assisting clients on trade mark disputes.
  4. Nick Tyacke
    4
    Nick Tyacke
    DLA Piper Australia
    DLA Piper Australia | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Nick 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. He is widely praised for his knowledge of the American market and legal landscape.
  5. 4
    Scott Bouvier
    King & Wood Mallesons
    King & Wood Mallesons | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Scott Bouvier frequently assists clients on IP commercialisation and contentious matters, and is particularly well regarded for his work in the life sciences sector.
  6. Andrew Stewart
    Baker McKenzie | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4
  7. Andrew Wiseman
    Allens | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4
  8. Chris Williams
    Gilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4
  9. Donna Short
    Addisons | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4
  10. Elisabeth White
    Baker McKenzie | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4
  11. Karen Hayne
    Addisons | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4
  12. Kellech Smith
    Ashurst | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4
  13. Lisa Lennon
    Gilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4
  14. Lynne Lewis
    Bird & Bird | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4
  15. Rebekah Gay
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4
  16. Tim Allen
    Allens | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4
  17. Timothy Webb
    Clayton Utz | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Band 4
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Up and Coming
  1. Emma Iles
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Up and Coming
  2. Nina Fitzgerald
    Ashurst | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2023 | Up and Coming