Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 2
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Baker McKenzie has enviable cross-border capability and is frequently instructed by distinguished Australian brand owners and blue-chip multinationals. This well-regarded practice provides comprehensive coverage of all IP assets, with particular strength advising household-name corporates in respect of brand protection and anti-counterfeiting actions as well as franchising, site-blocking and other copyright, patent and passing-off matters. Baker McKenzie has strong capability in global trade mark portfolios and is able to service clients across a wide range of industries, including food and beverages, consumer goods, retail, healthcare, hospitality, media and technology. Notable clients include Rio Tinto, the Motion Picture Association and Australian Wool Innovation.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie represented Network Ten All Access and Paramount+ in seeking to have the Copyright Tribunal determine a fair licence scheme following the Australasian Performing Right Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners’ Society's proposal of a new industry licence.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very sensible and alert to commercial considerations."
"It was a really positive experience. They provided valuable advice, and I was really happy with their support and performance."
"They are very sensible and alert to commercial considerations."
"It was a really positive experience. They provided valuable advice, and I was really happy with their support and performance."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Arnold has a wealth of experience acting for global corporates on trade mark and copyright matters.
Andrew 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.
"Andrew is a very strategic litigator. He is very good, clever and easy to deal with. He is aggressive in litigation but also knows when to take a backseat. He has very good strategic judgement."
"Andrew's strength is as a thought leader, but he is also insightful and effective in getting what we need to get done."
Elisabeth White often advises clients on trade mark litigation, with additional expertise in IP commercialisation.
"Elisabeth is very smart, very quick, and she knows how to deal with a case quickly and competently."