Intellectual Property

"[They have] a wide spread of expertise and dedicated lawyers who are really well versed in IP litigation. The lawyers here know companies' products, market, history and approach extremely well." Chambers Global 2009

As you innovate, so do we, to give you the best advice in commercialising and protecting your intellectual property.

Our team's knowledge of new technologies and science gives us an edge in understanding your innovations and means we can swiftly identify the IP issues - and solutions - you need.

We undertake both contentious and non-contentious IP work, so we can help you with all IP matters, whether you need assistance with the creation, ownership and protection of intellectual property, brand or trade marks; licensing or sponsorship agreements; or the protection and transfer of confidential information.

Our IP litigators have worked on some of the most significant disputes in Australia including major patent litigation, high profile Copyright Tribunal proceedings, trade mark litigation, the Designs Act and disputes arising from misleading conduct, trade secret and passing off claims. We also understand and are experienced in co-ordinating cross-jurisdictional matters for global clients.

Clients benefit from our extensive expertise in IP enforcement, including in relation to counterfeiting of merchandise, online content and other IP rights violations.

Who to Contact
John Collins

John Collins

Partner, Sydney.

Level 15, 1 Bligh Street Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

 

Email: jcollins@claytonutz.com

Telephone: +61 2 9353 4119

Fax: +61 2 8220 6700

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