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Intellectual Property: Patents | Asia-Pacific

Australia

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Richard Hamer Allens14 Years Ranked
  2. Wayne McMasterWayne McMaster
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Band 1

  1. Matthew SwinnKing & Wood Mallesons
  2. Sue GilchristHerbert Smith Freehills
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Up and Coming

  1. Duncan LongstaffSpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  2. Emma IlesHerbert Smith Freehills
  3. Nina FitzgeraldAshurst

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. S
    Richard Hamer
    Allens
    Allens | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 14 Years Ranked
    Richard Hamer is widely seen as one of the the leading lawyers in contentious intellectual property matters, especially with regard to patents, and is highly experienced in defending clients in infringement and revocation proceedings.
  2. Wayne McMaster
    Wayne McMaster | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
1

Band 1

  1. Matthew Swinn
    King & Wood Mallesons | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 1
  2. Sue Gilchrist
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Lisa Taliadoros
    2
    Lisa Taliadoros
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Lisa Taliadoros maintains an active patent litigation practice, frequently acting for prominent clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries on infringement, opposition, and revocation proceedings.
  2. 2
    Robert Cooper
    MinterEllison | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Robert Cooper regularly acts on substantial patent litigation proceedings in the telecommunications, life sciences and mining sectors.
3

Band 3

  1. John Collins
    3
    John Collins
    Clayton Utz
    Clayton Utz | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    John Collins is highly experienced in patent litigation and acts for clients in a variety of sectors, offering notable expertise in high-profile pharmaceutical cases.
    Key sectors
    Health and Life Sciences|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
  2. 3
    John Lee
    Gilbert + Tobin
    Gilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    John Lee advises clients on patent litigation, including disputes in the IT, gaming and renewable energy industries.
  3. 3
    Odette Gourley
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    "Odette is very experienced. She will do her best to coordinate resources and team efforts to meet the customer's requirements and goals."
  4. Ben Miller
    Maddocks | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 3
  5. Ian Pascarl
    Davies Collison Cave | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. 4
    Chris Williams
    Gilbert + Tobin
    Gilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    "Chris is really great. He is very knowledgeable in his area. He has also got some fantastic contacts with barristers and litigators in Sydney and across Australia, has a good team working for him, and he is strategic and capable."
  2. 4
    David Fixler
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    David Fixler is well known for his IP litigation expertise, with a particular emphasis on the pharmaceutical industry. He is based in Melbourne.
  3. 4
    Grant Fisher
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Grant Fisher is based at the firm's Melbourne office and is well regarded for his work on patent litigation matters. He has notable experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
  4. 4
    Helen Macpherson
    Pearce IP | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Helen Macpherson is recognised for her work in patent litigation. She advises clients from a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals and agribusiness. She is based in Sydney.
  5. 4
    Jane Owen
    Bird & Bird
    Bird & Bird | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Jane Owen leads the practice from the firm's Sydney office and is an experienced patent lawyer who regularly acts for clients on disputes concerning a diverse range of patents, including those in the areas of mechanics and animal health.
  6. Nick Tyacke
    4
    Nick Tyacke
    DLA Piper Australia
    DLA Piper Australia | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    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.
  7. 4
    Patrick Sands
    K&L Gates
    K&L Gates | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    "Patrick's legal advice is high quality and is provided in a format that requires little to no interpretation before it can be used or communicated to the business, which is a no mean feat when it comes to patent law."
  8. Derek Baigent
    Griffith Hack | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4
  9. Kate Hay
    King & Wood Mallesons | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4
  10. Naomi Pearce
    Pearce IP | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4
  11. Rebekah Gay
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4
  12. Stuart D'Aloisio
    Ashurst | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Band 4
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Up and Coming

  1. Duncan Longstaff
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Up and Coming
  2. Emma Iles
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Up and Coming
  3. Nina Fitzgerald
    Ashurst | Intellectual Property: Patents
    2024 | Up and Coming