Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 2
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+61 2 9210 6500Chambers Review
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has a well-established practice adept at handling contentious and non-contentious matters for global and domestic clients, dealing with both domestic and cross-border cases. The team has a strong focus on the protection of patents and trade marks, with extensive expertise in life sciences and pharmaceuticals as well as high technology and energy and natural resources. Corrs Chambers Westgarth has strong expertise in branding and trade mark portfolio management, particularly on behalf of prominent international companies, and has additional expertise in handling false or misleading advertising litigation. Notable clients include Caterpillar, Jinko Solar and Stockland.
Work Highlights
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth represented American pop star Katy Perry in trade mark infringement proceedings brought against her by an Australian, Katie Taylor (birth name Perry), who registered the trade mark 'Katie Perry' for her clothing business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Corrs Chambers Westgarth are good at what they do. The lawyers are proactive, easy to contact and provide very good advice."
"Corrs has a well-balanced team with strong partner knowledge."
"Corrs Chambers Westgarth are good at what they do. The lawyers are proactive, easy to contact and provide very good advice."
"Corrs has a well-balanced team with strong partner knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Stern regularly acts on high-profile contentious IP matters, notably including appellation of origin disputes.
"Stephen is now amongst the most senior IP lawyers in the country. He and his practice are in the upper echelon of IP."
Odette Gourley has a renowned practice, advising clients on significant contentious mandates involving both patents and trade marks.
"Odette is very experienced. She will do her best to coordinate resources and team efforts to meet the customer's requirements and goals."
"Odette is responsive and provides great practical advice. She seems very aware of the commercial landscape in Australia."
David Fixler is well known for his IP litigation expertise, with a particular emphasis on the pharmaceutical industry. He is based in Melbourne.
"David Fixler is a standout lawyer who ensures a technical and commercial balance is provided on all advice."
"He is a brilliant lawyer and outside-the-box thinker. He has a very good understanding of the business side of things."
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.
"Eugenia is great. She is a very commercial lawyer. She is able to synthesise complicated issues and provides very pragmatic, commercial advice."
"Eugenia Kolivos is super impressive and someone who you can put in front of any client without hesitation."
Grant Fisher is based at the firm's Melbourne office and is well regarded for his work on patent litigation matters. He has notable experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
"Grant is very good at what he does. He is very, very thorough and can work internationally."
"Grant is very experienced, very personable and has technical knowledge and expertise."