Highly regarded for its patent capabilities in the life sciences sector, Allens is a key contact for an assortment of significant entertainment, sporting, and technology clients. Miriam Stiel oversees the team from Sydney and assists domestic and international clients with the commercialisation, enforcement, and protection of intellectual property rights. Tim Golder is knowledgeable of franchising Code of Conduct compliance, while Andrew Wiseman in Sydney is noted for his prowess in intellectual property litigation. Caroline Ryan is experienced in copyright issues, patent infringement as well as revocation trade marks, and Lauren John is proficient in confidential information, contractual obligations and inventorship disputes. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Melbourne, unless stated otherwise.

Noted for its expertise in food and therapeutic goods regulations, Ashurst is a key port of call for a litany of blue-chip clients on portfolio protection and enforcement. With over two decades of experience, head of the practice Anita Cade is well-equipped to handle intellectual property litigation as well as licensing and transactional mandates. Lisa Ritson is experienced in contentious consumer protection, marketing, and trade mark matters. Stuart D’Aloisio in Melbourne assists life sciences clients with patent infringements, validity issues and litigation, while Nina Fitzgerald is knowledgeable of alternative dispute resolution concerning copyright, patents, and domestic consumer law. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Sydney, unless stated otherwise.

The intellectual property department at Baker McKenzie has recently been engaged in significant patent disputes in the agricultural, renewable energy and technology sectors. Andrew Stewart oversees the group and is informed on copyright, defamation, and media regulation, while Jonathan Flintoft is seasoned in trade mark prosecution. Elisabeth White regularly handles intellectual property litigation before the Federal Court of Australia, while Chantal Savage is proficient in confidential information, trade secrets, as well as copyright work. Helen Macpherson is also a key member of the team. All of the individuals mentioned are located in Sydney.

With expertise in copyright issues in new and emerging technologies, Clayton Utz is geared to handle the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property mandates. John Collins spearheads the department, while Tim Webb is knowledgeable of advertising, anti-counterfeiting, and domain name issues. James Neil in Melbourne is noted for his capabilities in portfolio management and brand protection. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Sydney, unless stated otherwise.

With practitioners sitting in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s broad practice encompasses licensing work, patent litigation, and trade mark filings and prosecutions. Eugenia Kolivos oversees the group and is experienced in intellectual property data protection and compliance, franchising, and outsourcing work. Stephen Stern in Melbourne leverages over four decades of experience to assist clients with anti-counterfeiting work, trade mark litigation and brand protection. Odette Gourley’s areas of expertise include trade mark clearance, management, and registration, while David Fixler in Melbourne routinely acts in revocation proceedings before the Federal Court. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Sydney, unless stated otherwise.

With notable High Court of Australia appearances, Gilbert + Tobin often handles pre-eminent copyright, patent, and trade secret law mandates. Michael Williams heads up the team, Siabon Seet is particularly skilled in brand protection, and John Lee is noted for his expertise in patent litigation. Rebecca Dunn is proficient in consumer, social media, and trade mark law. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Sydney.

Reputed for its patent litigation track record, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP caters to strategic branding matters for an assortment of energy, pharmaceuticals and TMT clients. Sue Gilchrist oversees the group and is noted for her capability in multi-jurisdictional intellectual property litigation. Rebekah Gay is particularly active in the life sciences sector, and Emma Iles in Melbourne specialises in medical device patent litigation. All of the individuals mentioned are located in Sydney, unless stated otherwise. Shaun McVicar has departed since publication.

King & Wood Mallesons caters to intellectual property asset transfers, commercialisation arrangements as well as licensing issues; the team is also particularly skilled in patent and trade mark advisory, litigation, and transactional work. Head of the group Matthew Swinn and Kim O’Connell are entrusted by a breadth of life sciences clients, while Kate Hay has a strong track record in trade mark litigation. Suzy Madar in Sydney is noted for her experience in representing clients before the Federal, High and Supreme court as well as Patent Office proceedings. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Melbourne, unless stated otherwise.

Established in the consumer goods, life sciences and retail sectors, DLA Piper is adept in copyright, patents, trade marks, and trade secrets. Robynne Sanders spearheads the practice from Melbourne and caters to patent litigation in the engineering, IT, and medical devices sectors. Nicholas Tyacke advises technology companies on an assortment of intellectual property disputes, while Greg Bodulovic is experienced before the Federal Court of Australia. Jessie Buchan is often engaged in intellectual property enforcement and exploitation. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Sydney, unless stated otherwise.

With practitioners based in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, Griffith Hack is well equipped to advise corporations, government agencies and universities on the full spectrum of intellectual property mandates. Based in Sydney, Derek Baigent is often engaged in patent litigation and often appears before the Australian Federal Court. Kellie Stonier in Brisbane is skilled in trade mark cancellations, infringements and registrations, while Gavin Adkins in Melbourne is active in intellectual property litigation in the pharmaceuticals sector.

The full-service intellectual property department at K&L Gates is noted for its capability in patent litigation, portfolio management and trade mark prosecution across the construction, life sciences, sport and technology sectors. Jonathan Feder leads the group and is a key port of call for fashion houses and various other brands for intellectual property enforcement and protection issues. Gregory Pieris is informed on contentious and non-contentious copyright, design, trade mark and trade practices, while Harrison Ottaway is also a key member of the team. All of the individuals mentioned are located in Melbourne.

Minter Ellison has a successful track record in all aspects of intellectual property, including commercialisation transactions, confidential information, and domain names. The practice also handles copyright, patent and trade mark matters across the education, hi-tech, life sciences and pharmaceuticals sectors. With over three decades of experience, Robert Cooper leads the team from Melbourne and specialises in patent disputes, while John Fairbairn is particularly focused on the digital, media and telecoms sectors. Simone Mitchell is skilled in patent infringement, oppositions, and revocation cases. All of the individuals are located in Sydney, unless stated otherwise.

With know-how of copyright and design, patent and trade mark enforcement issues, Norton Rose Fulbright is experienced in litigating the full spectrum of intellectual property mandates. Cameron Harvey leads the team from Melbourne, while Georgina Hey advises clients on pre and post completion intellectual property transaction issues as well as due diligence. Jackie O’Brien and Isobel Taylor are noted for their expertise in brand protection. All of the individuals mentioned are located in Sydney, unless stated otherwise.

Trade mark management remains a key component of the multi-disciplinary intellectual property practice at Addisons. Donna Short leads the team and is well equipped to advise clients on copyright, domain name disputes, licensing issues and commercialisation agreements as well as trade marks. Justine Munsie has notable success in intellectual property litigation, while Bianca D’Angelo develops intellectual property protection strategies. James Lawrence arrived to the team from Mills Oakley in August 2023. All of the individuals mentioned are located in Sydney.

Leveraging support from its international network, Bird & Bird is often engaged in intellectual property litigation and is notably active across the life sciences, media, and retail sectors. Jane Owen oversees the department, and her broad practice encompasses portfolio design infringements, patent and trade mark oppositions as well as portfolio management. Lynne Lewis is active in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors and is well regarded for her expertise in multi-jurisdictional intellectual property litigation. All of the individuals mentioned are located in Sydney.

Noted for its capabilities in defending intellectual property infringement claims, Gadens Lawyers is particularly active in the automotive, engineering, FMCG, manufacturing and retail sectors. Kerry Aweburch advises clients on design, patent, and trade mark disputes as well as commercialisation and collaboration agreements. David Smith’s practice encompasses the marketing and sales aspects of IP, while Michael Owens in Brisbane is a key contact for right owners and users on the development, management and protection of their assets. Savannah Hardingham is experienced in representing copyright owners in enforcement matters, and Madeleine McMaster is knowledgeable of branding and copyright compliance, as well as design and product labelling. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Melbourne, unless stated otherwise.

Jones Day is particularly proficient in multi-jurisdictional patent litigation in the life sciences sector, and is well equipped to advise clients on a breadth of intellectual property mandates, including breach of confidence issues, copyright and transactional work. Lisa Taliadoros leads the team from Melbourne while Samin Raihan’s practice encompasses high-value trade mark and patent disputes. All of the individuals mentioned are located in Sydney, unless stated otherwise. Since publication, Anthony Muratore retired.

Maddocks is home to practitioners with advisory and contentious expertise across the full gamut of intellectual property issues, including copyright and designs, patents, and trade marks. Ben Miller and Brendan Coady lead the practice and the former advises clients on biopharmaceutical, medical device, and pharmaceutical regulatory matters. Stephen Rohl is noted for his capabilities in multi-jurisdictional patent litigation. Elizabeth Ireland arrived to the team from Ashurst in February 2024.  in All of the individuals mentioned are located in Sydney.

Spread across Adelaide and Melbourne, Piper Alderman is a key contact for government, research organisations, and public and private companies on copyright, designs, patents, and trade marks. Co-head of the team Tim Clark is located in Melbourne and is knowledgeable of the intellectual property and commercial aspects of social media. Fellow co-head Tim O’Callaghan excels in IP protection and portfolio management, while Travis Shueard has been praised for his ‘outstanding knowledge’.

With expertise in advisory work, trade mark portfolio management and transactional matters, Simpsons Solicitors' Sydney-based team is a key contact for government institutions and music, publishing, and video game producers. Adam Simpson acts for a litany of blue-chip clients and is particularly adept in copyright and book publishing work. Jules Munro and Mark Bamford are experienced in the media and entertainment sectors, while Ian McDonald is informed on pre-publication defamation issues. Clare Young is noted for her capabilities in intellectual property litigation.

IP commercialisation, management, and protection remain a key component of the practice at Sparke Helmore Lawyers. Co-lead of the team Shannon Platt has over two decades of experience in infringement and revocation proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia for copyright, patent, and design and also acts in trade mark disputes. Fellow co-head Dalvin Chien is knowledgeable of consumer data rights and security issues, e-commerce work and technology transactions. Vienna Jones is noted for her experience in administrative trade mark opposition proceedings before IP Australia. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Sydney.

Spruson & Ferguson is regarded for its capabilities in copyright and designs, data protection and privacy, and the infringement and validity of patents as well as trade marks. Chris Bevitt oversees the team from Sydney, while Khajaque Kortian is proficient in domain name disputes and has notable appearances before the High Court and the Federal Court of Australia. Duncan Longstaff’s practice encompasses patent disputes in the financial services, IT and pharmaceutical sectors.

Recently engaged in patent litigation and trade mark portfolio management, Thomson Geer is geared to handle the full spectrum of intellectual property protection and enforcement matters. With over two decades of experience, Peter Le Guay is based in Sydney and handles intellectual property due diligence audits as well as licences and assignments. Josh Simons in Adelaide caters to copyright, design, patent, and trade mark litigation, while Ben Coogan in Brisbane is knowledgeable of competition, consumer, defamation, and media law as well as information technology issues.

Specialising in contentious intellectual property mandates, Arnold Bloch Leibler is a key contact for retail, technology and telecoms clients. Zaven Mardirossian leads the group and is proficient in third party infringement protection, while Gabriel Sakkal is also noted for his broad competition and IP property law practice. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Melbourne.

With a global patent and trade mark offering, Dentons is adept at intellectual property commercialisation and licensing work, franchising and privacy issues, technology mandates, and litigation. Practice head Joy Atacador and Vanessa Gore in Adelaide are knowledgeable of the protection and enforcement of copyright and trade marks. Roanne De Menezes is skilled in trade mark portfolio management, and Peter Divitcos is also a key member of the team. Team members are located in Melbourne, unless stated otherwise.

Operating in the food and beverage, manufacturing as well as retail and fashion sectors, Macpherson Kelley is entrusted by an assortment of multi-national clients. Paul Kirton has been praised as ‘a seasoned practitioner’, while Belinda Sigismundi in Dandenong is adept in the development, enforcement, and protection of trade marks. Mark Metzeling in Queensland is informed on the commercialisation of copyright and patents, as well as cybersecurity and internet law issues. Stuart Gibson is a key port of call for significant clients in the fashion and entertainment industries on trade mark portfolio management. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Melbourne, unless stated otherwise.

Led by Sydney-based Naomi Pearce, the boutique firm Pearce IP caters to contentious and non-contentious patent and trade mark matters in the life sciences sectors. In Melbourne, Eliza Jane Saunders is often engaged in patent litigation, while Chris Vindurampulle is seasoned in patent and trade mark prosecution and opposition work.

Well-established in the pharmaceutical industry, Wrays Lawyers is active in work at the intersection of intellectual property and competition law. Gary Cox in Perth is experienced in intellectual property litigation, while Jennifer McEwan in Melbourne leads the firm’s trade mark practice. Based in Sydney, Judith Miller is focused on the research and development sector and advises clients on the exploitation, management and protection of their rights in old and new media.