Ranking tables

Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright | Global

Australia

The Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Australia.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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Band 2

  1. Siabon Seet Gilbert + Tobin17 Years Ranked
  2. Adam Moxon SimpsonSimpsons Solicitors
  3. Kristin StammerHerbert Smith Freehills
  4. Lisa RitsonAshurst
  5. Miriam StielAllens
  6. Sue GilchristHerbert Smith Freehills
3

Band 3

  1. Jackie O'Brien Norton Rose Fulbright19 Years Ranked
  2. Lisa Lennon Gilbert + Tobin16 Years Ranked
  3. Odette Gourley Corrs Chambers Westgarth19 Years Ranked
  4. Robert Arnold Baker McKenzie10 Years Ranked
  5. Anita CadeAshurst
  6. John FairbairnMinterEllison
  7. Kate HaddockBanki Haddock Fiora
  8. Kate HayKing & Wood Mallesons
  9. Scott BouvierKing & Wood Mallesons
U

Up and Coming

  1. Kerry AwerbuchThomson Geer

All Lawyers profiles

1

Band 1

  1. 1
    Michael Williams
    Gilbert + Tobin
    Gilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked
    Michael Williams is a market-leading IP practitioner with a wealth of experience in advising clients on a diverse range of contentious matters, and with particular expertise in high-profile copyright disputes.
  2. 1
    Stephen Stern
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    "Stephen is now amongst the most senior IP lawyers in the country. He and his practice are in the upper echelon of IP."
  3. Cate Nagy
    King & Wood Mallesons | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. 2
    Siabon Seet
    Gilbert + Tobin
    Gilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Siabon Seet is frequently instructed across a range of contentious trade mark and copyright mandates, including enforcement and brand protection matters.
  2. Adam Moxon Simpson
    Simpsons Solicitors | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 2
  3. Kristin Stammer
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 2
  4. Lisa Ritson
    Ashurst | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 2
  5. Miriam Stiel
    Allens | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 2
  6. Sue Gilchrist
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. 3
    Jackie O'Brien
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Jackie O'Brien has a well-established practice in contentious trade mark and copyright matters, and is greatly experienced at representing clients on complex and sensitive mandates.
  2. 3
    Lisa Lennon
    Gilbert + Tobin
    Gilbert + Tobin | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Lisa Lennon is regularly instructed on non-contentious trade mark matters by a mixed international and domestic clientele from a broad range of sectors, including media, education, banking and life sciences. She specialises in commercial IP, brand protection and portfolio management.
  3. 3
    Odette Gourley
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 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. 3
    Robert Arnold
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Robert Arnold has a wealth of experience acting for global corporates on trade mark and copyright matters.
  5. Anita Cade
    Ashurst | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 3
  6. John Fairbairn
    MinterEllison | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 3
  7. Kate Haddock
    Banki Haddock Fiora | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 3
  8. Kate Hay
    King & Wood Mallesons | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 3
  9. Scott Bouvier
    King & Wood Mallesons | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. 4
    Andrew Stewart
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    "Andrew is a very strategic litigator. He is very good, clever and easy to deal with. He is aggressive in litigation but also knows when to take a backseat. He has very good strategic judgement."
  2. 4
    Elisabeth White
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Elisabeth White often advises clients on trade mark litigation, with additional expertise in IP commercialisation.
  3. 4
    Eugenia Kolivos
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    Eugenia Kolivos maintains an active commercial IP practice, advising clients from a wide range of industries, including biotech, banking and finance, foods and beverages and social media.
  4. 4
    Georgina Hey
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    "She is reliable, efficient, proactive and flexible. She has her client's interests in focus and understands our perspective."
  5. 4
    Lynne Lewis
    Lewis Integrated Legal | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    Lynne Lewis of Lewis Integrated Legal is active on both contentious and non-contentious IP, and is noted for her ability to assist clients on trade mark matters involving portfolio management and regulatory advice.
  6. Richard Hoad
    4
    Richard Hoad
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Richard Hoad is recognised for the depth of his experience acting for clients on trade mark issues, having assisted clients on both disputes and non-contentious matters.
  7. Caroline Ryan
    Allens | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 4
  8. Donna Short
    Addisons | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 4
  9. Karen Hayne
    Omoi IP | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 4
  10. Kellech Smith
    Ashurst | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 4
  11. Tim Allen
    Allens | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 4
  12. Timothy Webb
    Clayton Utz | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Band 4
U

Up and Coming

  1. Kerry Awerbuch
    Thomson Geer | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
    2024 | Up and Coming