Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 4
Contact number
+61.8.9216.0900Chambers Review
K&L Gates is recognised for its full-service, globally integrated IP practice that offers a patent attorney service as part of the integrated team. It has experience in handling a number of Federal Court disputes involving patents, trade marks and registered design infringement claims. The team also offers expertise in trade mark rebranding, protection strategies and portfolio management. It possesses notable strength within the fashion industry, both locally and internationally, and is highly active in the domestic sports sector.
Work Highlights
- K&L Gates represented Australian automotive company Directed Electronics in proceedings against several parties concerning misuse of confidential information, copyright infringement and other issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We feel very valued as a client due to the tailored and responsive advice we always receive. That is K&L Gates' real strong suit."
"We feel very valued as a client due to the tailored and responsive advice we always receive. That is K&L Gates' real strong suit."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Sands is known for his work in patent litigation, particularly in the field of life sciences. He is based in Melbourne.
Jonathan Feder is the Australian Intellectual Property group lead, based in Melbourne. He acts on a broad range of matters, particularly those related to trade mark, copyrights and design issues. He is also well-versed in disputes arising from breach of franchise agreements.
"Jonthan Feder is a good practitioner."