Intellectual Property

King & Wood Mallesons has a renowned litigation team with extensive experience in patent, trade mark and copyright disputes in both the domestic market and overseas through its global connections. It possesses a strong track record in brand protection and advertising clearances. The team acts for an enviable roster of well-known clients in a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals and electronics, and assists with aspects of the protection and enforcement of IP assets. The firm is further able to handle the IP aspects of commercial transactions including IP asset transfer, licensing and commercialisation agreements and is also ideally placed for cross-border matters in Asia, particularly China.

"KWM isable to analyse a variety of causes of action and then advise strategically."

"KWM's IP team has great depth across IP matters; and within the broader KWM team, it has the ability to call upon tangential expertise as required."

"The KWM team has a very strong attention to detail and deep knowledge of the nuances of trademark law and court proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia."

KWM acted for Origin Energy and Origin Energy Retail (Origin) in Federal Court proceedings on trade mark infringement commenced by wholesale telecommunication services provider Origin Net.

Cate Nagy regularly acts for clients on a wide range of copyright and trade mark matters, including litigation, portfolio management and commercialisation. "Cate is very impressive. She delivers to an incredibly high standard of professionalism and commercialism and regularly demonstrates her deep industry expertise."

Matthew Swinn is frequently instructed on a range of patent disputes and risk advisory matters in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. "Matthew Swinn is a quality practitioner."

Kate Hay advises clients on patent matters, including disputes, and a range of non-contentious matters, including licensing agreements. She is also noted for her work assisting clients on trade mark disputes. "Kate is very commercial and very across the latest developments in areas of law and has a fantastic manner as a partner to deal with." "Kate is incredible, a real expert in what she does and her calmness is important in litigation."

Scott Bouvier frequently assists clients on IP commercialisation and contentious matters, and is particularly well-regarded for his work in the life sciences sector. "Scott is a very heavy hitter in the commercialisation space and a significant contributor in the commercialisation and licensing space."