Global Australia Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright

Stephen Stern regularly acts on high-profile contentious IP matters, notably including appellation of origin disputes.

Cate Nagy regularly acts for clients on a wide range of copyright and trade mark matters, including litigation, portfolio management, and commercialisation.

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.

Odette Gourley has a renowned practice, advising clients on significant contentious mandates involving both patents and trade marks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scott Bouvier frequently assists clients on IP commercialisation and contentious matters, and is particularly well regarded for his work in the life sciences sector.