Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 3
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper has an impressive team with a strong focus on transactional matters and contentious and non-contentious IP work. It serves a clientele comprising major pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, as well as investors. The team draws on a strong global network that can providemulti-jurisdictional expertise and is able to assist multinational corporates with their brand management and enforcement strategy across the Asia-Pacific region. DLA Piper acts for major brands on global portfolio management, in addition to advertising and marketing issues.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper Australia defended SmileDirectClub and SmileDirectClub AUS in Federal Court proceedings commenced by Invisalign Australia in relation to advertising claims made by SmileDirectClub across various forms of media.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper is a highly experienced team with excellent understanding of the law. It considers complex matters from every possible angle to achieve the best result for the client."
"DLA Piper is a highly experienced team with excellent understanding of the law. It considers complex matters from every possible angle to achieve the best result for the client."
Notable Practitioners
Nick Tyacke is an IP lawyer who frequently advises clients on patent infringement disputes. He is particularly active in the life sciences sphere and is a notable adviser to major pharmaceutical companies.
"Nick is a very good lawyer in advising us on what our options are, approaches to take and what makes sense from a commercial perspective."
"Nick is highly charismatic. He is easy to work with, user-friendly and also exceptionally clever and very collaborative."