Acting a large number of high-profile international clients, the team at Corrs Chambers Westgarth advises on the full range of related contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters. Eugenia Kolivos spearheads the team, regularly providing tech sector clients with regulatory advice. With longstanding experience, Stephen Stern is well-equipped to represent clients in major patent litigation, while Odette Gourley leads on trademark infringement matters. ‘Outstanding practitioners’, David Fixler and Grant Fisher are key contacts within the team, assisting with injunctions and misleading advertising claims.
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Témoignages
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‘I think Grant Fisher and David Fixler are outstanding practitioners. There is also a strong cohort of junior talent.’
‘I mostly work with Stephen Stern in the Melbourne office. He is a senior commercial litigator who think strategically. He has deep industry knowledge and excellent judgment. He challenges you on issues and engages in robust and productive debate.’
‘Corrs are a pleasure to work with. They are one of the leading firms in intellectual property and have a very strong team of senior and junior solicitors. ’
‘A solid firm with a highly regarded IP practice in Australia. We feel comfortable recommending our clients to them.’
‘They deliver advice in a clear, thorough and well rounded way.’
‘Corrs are very knowledgeable and professional. Always available and always willing to go the extra mile to meet the client's expectations. I would never work with anyone else but Corrs in Australia.’
‘David Fixler engages in every stage of the disputes, participate in designing and analysis of the case and respond promptly to each of our inquiries, he is not a partner who always leave all works to the associates.'
‘Odette Gourley is a leader in the IP space. Her unique approach and dedication sets her apart in this field.'
Clients clés
- AB InBev
- Cartier
- Caterpillar
- Ferrari
- Gucci
- Katy Perry
- Lacoste
- Lundbeck
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- The Pokémon Company International, Inc
Points forts
- Representing Katy Perry in high-profile trade mark infringement proceedings brought against her by an Australian, Katie Taylor (birth name Perry), who registered the trade mark “Katie Perry” for her clothing business.
- Representing The Pokémon Company International, Inc (TPCi) in a Federal Court proceeding against a business named “Kotiota Studio”.
- Advising Lundbeck in a major case against Sandoz – Australia’s longest-running pharmaceutical patent dispute.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Responsable de la pratique
Eugenia Kolivos
Autres avocats clés
Stephen Stern; Odette Gourley; David Fixler; Grant Fisher