Intellectual Property - Australia
What the team is known for
Gadens is a well-known national firm that frequently assists clients on trade mark matters, as well as offering additional expertise with regard to copyright and patent issues. The firm advises on contentious and non-contentious matters across a diverse range of industries such as technology, sports, healthcare and retail. Notable clients include Alauda Aeronautics, Lark Distilling and Mountain Trail.
Strengths
"Gadens are proactive. They are really impressive and a safe pair of hands."
"Gadens are a very commercially oriented firm. One of their strengths has really been being attentive to the commercial outcome and getting the client to the right commercial position."
Work highlights
Gadens advised Chuchka on copyright infringement litigation initiated in the Federal Court of Australia against it by State of Escape.
Notable practitioners
Michael Owens in Brisbane and David Smith in Melbourne are key contacts.