Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : 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. It serves a clientele comprising major pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, as well as investors. The team draws on a strong global network that can provide jurisdictional expertise across multiple practice areas, 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. Notable clients include Pfizer, ResMed and Campari.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper represented Global Retail Brands Australia in Federal Court of Australia proceedings in relation to alleged trade mark infringement, breaches of the Australian Consumer Law and passing off.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper have a detail-oriented team. They have a tendency to ask the right kind of questions, which makes for an efficient process."
"The team were able to understand the complex and technical nature of the areas of representation better than any other law firm that was reviewed."
"DLA Piper have a detail-oriented team. They have a tendency to ask the right kind of questions, which makes for an efficient process."
"The team were able to understand the complex and technical nature of the areas of representation better than any other law firm that was reviewed."
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 an extremely experienced litigator, particularly in pharmaceutical patent litigation."
"Nick is very hard-working, and is also very good at running a team. His attention to detail is very good."