Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 3
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+61 2 9226 9888About
Provided by Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird is an international firm synonymous with expertise in intellectual property. The Bird & Bird IP team in Australia is an integral component of the global Bird & Bird IP service spanning 30 international offices.
In the past year, our Australian team has provided IP advice to a broad range of clients in a broad range of industries. We also provide pro-bono services in IP law to clients including frequent advice to referrals from the Arts Law Centre, Mission Australia, Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation, Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia Foundation and Children's Book Council of Australia.
Recently, Bird & Bird's Australian IP team has handled cutting-edge litigation including:
- Successfully defending GSK and Novartis in Federal Court proceedings issued by the ACCC regarding the branding of Voltaren Osteo Gel.
- Representing both Generic Health/Lupin and Alembic Pharmaceuticals in the 6 week trial for recovery of compensation in the Efexor patent proceeding in the Federal Court.
- Acting for Dongkuk Steel in defending patent infringement (and revocation) proceedings brought by BlueScope Steel in respect of patents relating to BlueScope’s Next Gen galvalume product.
Our practice is expert and efficient. We deliver international expert IP services with local, "small" firm attentiveness, agile thinking and accessibility. We are innovative and creative in delivering client service.
Chambers Review
Bird & Bird benefits from a strong global network and is able to advise multinationals hailing from a range of sectors, including life science, media, telecommunications and education. The firm boasts an impressive track record handling trade mark prosecution and patent litigation matters and is experienced in claims involving breach of copyright and confidential information within the media and technology sectors. The team has additional expertise in unfair competition and advertising. Notable clients include RockStar Games, Globaltech Corporation and KPMG Australia.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird acted for Troy Laboratories in its acquisition of animal healthcare products with trade marks and patents, including well-known brands Avenge, Zapp Encore and Maggo.
Strengths
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"They have always delivered on budget and, if they feel the matter will exceed a fee estimate, there is ample notice provided and a new fee estimate agreed."
"They have always delivered on budget and, if they feel the matter will exceed a fee estimate, there is ample notice provided and a new fee estimate agreed."
Notable Practitioners
Jane Owen leads the practice from the firm's Sydney office and is an experienced patent lawyer who regularly acts for clients on disputes concerning a diverse range of patents, including those in the areas of mechanics and animal health.
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Members
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Clients
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Abbey Laboratories Pty Ltd
Bentham IMF Limited
Council of the City of Sydney
Dongkuk Steel
EOS Products LLC
Elixinol Global Limited
Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Generic Health Pty Ltd
GlaxoSmithKline
Global Blue/First Currency Choice
Gram Engineering Pty Ltd
Howden Group Limited
IPC Global Pty Ltd
Macquarie University
Mattel, Inc
Mink Pink Fashion Group Pty Ltd
NSW Department of Health
Take Two Interactive
Target Brands Inc
Teva Pharma Australia, Teva Pharmaceutical Industies
University of NSW
University of Wollongong
Veda Advantage Limited
Industries
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Charities/Not for Profit
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Education
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Media
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications