Ranking tables
Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright | Asia-Pacific
Australia
Rankings overview for Lawyers
John Fairbairn MinterEllison16 Years Ranked
Kristin Stammer Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP16 Years Ranked- Miriam Stiel Allens14 Years Ranked
Siabon Seet Gilbert + Tobin16 Years Ranked
Sue Gilchrist Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP16 Years Ranked- Adam Moxon SimpsonSimpsons Solicitors
- Kate HaddockBanki Haddock Fiora
Andrew Stewart Baker McKenzie14 Years Ranked
Anita Cade Ashurst11 Years Ranked- Jackie O'Brien Norton Rose Fulbright16 Years Ranked
Kate Hay King & Wood Mallesons9 Years Ranked
Lisa Lennon Gilbert + Tobin16 Years Ranked- Odette Gourley Corrs Chambers Westgarth16 Years Ranked
Scott Bouvier King & Wood Mallesons6 Years Ranked
- Caroline Ryan Allens3 Years Ranked
Elisabeth White Baker McKenzie9 Years Ranked- Eugenia Kolivos Corrs Chambers Westgarth14 Years Ranked
- Georgina Hey Norton Rose Fulbright3 Years Ranked
Kellech Smith Ashurst9 Years Ranked
Richard Hoad Jones Day4 Years Ranked- Tim Allen Allens16 Years Ranked
Timothy Webb Clayton Utz6 Years Ranked- Donna ShortAddisons
- Karen HayneOmoi IP
- Lynne LewisLewis Integrated Legal
Ben Hamilton Hall & Wilcox2 Years Ranked- Jonathan Feder K&L Gates2 Years Ranked
- Joy Atacador Dentons1 Years Ranked
Kerry Awerbuch Thomson Geer4 Years Ranked- James LawrenceAddisons
- Kellie StonierGriffith Hack
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Stephen Stern
Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Senior Statespeople | 16 Years RankedStephen Stern regularly acts on high profile contentious IP matters, notably including appellation of origin disputes.
Band 1
1 Cate Nagy
King & Wood Mallesons | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedCate Nagy regularly acts for clients on a wide range of copyright and trade mark matters, including litigation, portfolio management and commercialisation.
1 Michael Williams
Gilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedMichael Williams is a market-leading IP practitioner with a wealth of experience in advising clients on a diverse range of contentious matters, and with particular expertise in high-profile copyright disputes.
Band 2
2 John Fairbairn
MinterEllison | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedJohn Fairbairn has a well-established practice in trade marks and copyright, with notable expertise in fair dealing, licensing, collecting societies and brand protection.2 Kristin Stammer
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedKristin Stammer regularly advises clients on the IP aspects of significant transactions, trade mark portfolio management and rebranding.
2 Miriam Stiel
Allens | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedMiriam Stiel is regularly instructed on significant contentious intellectual property matters. She demonstrates a wealth of experience acting on copyright and trade mark litigation, and shows additional expertise in advising clients on IP aspects of significant acquisitions.2 Siabon SeetGilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedSiabon Seet is frequently instructed across a range of contentious trade mark and copyright mandates, including enforcement and brand protection matters.2 Sue GilchristHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedSue Gilchrist is renowned for her expertise in contentious intellectual property matters, including patents, trade marks and copyright. She counts major corporates amongst her clients, notably including those operating in the technology sector.- Adam Moxon SimpsonSimpsons Solicitors | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 2
- Kate HaddockBanki Haddock Fiora | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Andrew Stewart
Baker McKenzie | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedAndrew Stewart heads the IP practice in Australia and is noted for his work on copyright matters, frequently acting for clients in the media and technology sectors.3 Anita Cade
Ashurst | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedAnita Cade heads the firm's practice group and acts on a range of trade mark and copyright matters, including managing IP assets in mergers and in the launching of new businesses, as well as on enforcement issues.3 Jackie O'Brien
Norton Rose Fulbright | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedJackie 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.3 Kate HayKing & Wood Mallesons | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedKate 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.3 Lisa LennonGilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedLisa Lennon is regularly instructed on non-contentious trade mark matters by a mixed international and domestic clientele from a broad range of sectors, including media, education, banking and life sciences. She specialises in commercial IP, brand protection and portfolio management.3 Odette GourleyCorrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedOdette Gourley has a renowned practice, advising clients on significant contentious mandates involving both patents and trade marks.3 Scott BouvierKing & Wood Mallesons | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedScott Bouvier frequently assists clients on IP commercialisation and contentious matters, and is particularly well-regarded for his work in the life sciences sector.
Band 4
4 Caroline RyanAllens | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedCaroline Ryan maintains an active IP practice that includes, but is not limited to, portfolio management and trade mark opposition work. She is based in Melbourne.4 Elisabeth WhiteBaker McKenzie | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedElisabeth White often advises clients on trade mark litigation, with additional expertise in IP commercialisation.4 Eugenia KolivosCorrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedEugenia 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.4 Georgina HeyNorton Rose Fulbright | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedGeorgina Hey is based in Sydney. She has strong IP expertise, with a focus on trade mark portfolio management.4 Kellech SmithAshurst | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedKellech Smith has a broad IP practice covering contentious and non-contentious mandates such as licensing, infringement, collaboration and joint venture agreements.
4 Richard Hoad
Jones Day | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedRichard Hoad is recognised for the depth of his experience acting for clients on trade mark issues, having assisted clients on both disputes and non-contentious matters.4 Tim AllenAllens | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedTim Allen acts on a variety of trade mark matters, including portfolio management, general advice and disputes.4 Timothy WebbClayton Utz | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedTimothy Webb is regularly instructed by a wide range of clients on various contentious copyright and trade mark matters.- Lynne LewisLewis Integrated Legal | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 4
Band 5
5 Ben Hamilton
Hall & Wilcox | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedBen Hamilton of Hall & Wilcox co-leads the firm's technology and digital economy practice at the firm. He handles a range of trade mark and copyright matters from registration to portfolio management including protection, infringement prosecutions and commercialisation.
5 Jonathan Feder
K&L Gates | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedJonathan Feder is the Australian Intellectual Property group lead, based in Melbourne. He acts on a broad range of matters, particularly those related to trade mark, copyrights and design issues. He is also well-versed in disputes arising from breach of franchise agreements.
5 Joy Atacador
Dentons | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedJoy Atacador of Dentons heads the firm's intellectual property team. She offers a specialty in contentious commercial IP litigation including trade mark enforcement and copyright disputes for a range of clients. She is also well-versed in trade mark portfolio management.
5 Kerry Awerbuch
Thomson Geer | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedKerry Awerbuch frequently acts on trade mark and copyright infringement disputes for clients from the retail industry.- Kellie StonierGriffith Hack | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Band 5
Up and Coming
U Dean GerakiteysClayton Utz | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedDean Gerakiteys focuses on dispute resolution in intellectual property. He is particularly adept at trade mark, copyright and domain name matters and is well-versed in managing prosecution, protection and enforcement cases. He is based in Sydney.
U James NeilClayton Utz | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJames Neil enjoys a strong reputation for IP litigation, specialising in trade mark disputes. He also offers brand protection, trade mark enforcement and portfolio management services.