Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright | Asia-Pacific

Michael 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.

Stephen has strong sense of diplomacy. He is very knowledgeable, smart and elegant. He really defends the interest of the brand in the best way possible; we fully trust him.

John Fairbairn has a well-established practice in trade marks and copyright, with notable expertise in fair dealing, licensing, collecting societies and brand protection.

Kristin Stammer regularly advises clients on the IP aspects of significant transactions, trade mark portfolio management and rebranding.

Lisa Ritson maintains a highly respected practice, acting for a range of high-profile clients on a variety of trade mark and copyright issues, and offers a wealth of experience in managing global trade mark portfolios. She is notably recognised for her strength advising clients on trade mark litigation.

Miriam 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.

Siabon Seet is frequently instructed across a range of contentious trade mark and copyright mandates, including enforcement and brand protection matters.

Sue 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.

Anita 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.

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.

Lisa 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.

Odette isincredibly bright and decisive. She understands the context of the space more than anyone else. She is also tenacious and good to have on my side.

Robert Arnold has a wealth of experience acting for global corporates on trade mark and copyright matters.

Andrew is sophisticated, able, always willing to help. He is hardworking, providing value for his clients. He obtains wins and looks beyond the win to see what more we can do to push the envelope.

Caroline 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.

Elisabeth is an outstanding solicitor. She focusses on client needs and is strong both on contentious and non-contentious work.

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.

Georgina is one of the best partners I have worked with, super practical and very down to earth. She is very responsive and pleasure to work with.

Karen Hayne of Omoi IP is a respected practitioner in the trade mark and copyright space. She frequently acts on brand protection and enforcement and design protection matters, and has notable expertise in the entertainment industry.

Kellech Smith has a broad IP practice covering contentious and non-contentious mandates such as licensing, infringement, collaboration and joint venture agreements.

Richard 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.

He gives good strategic advice that is very thorough. He's very accessible to us and able to turn around work quickly.

Ben 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.

Jonathan 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.

Kerry is one of the hardest working partners I know in IP. She is a very good technical lawyer with a really strong laser like focus on her clients' commercial objectives.