Intellectual Property

"... exhibits 'substantial depth and resources and is able to meet demanding deadlines and client requirements." APL500 2010

Identifying, protecting and maximising the value of intellectual property requires the guidance of experienced specialists. Gilbert + Tobin’s 20-strong Intellectual Property team consistently ranks among Australia’s best dedicated IP practices.

Leading the field in new areas such as digital rights management, Gilbert + Tobin develops creative, research-driven solutions that benefit our clients and expand the industries in which they operate. We advise national and international clients on effective IP management and specific IP elements in major corporate transactions. Our lawyers continually test the boundaries of IP law and frequently appear before the courts in significant test cases.

Our services

  • Securing IP rights — advising on copyright, patents, trade marks, anti-piracy, digital rights management, know-how, confidential information, trade secrets, brand protection and advertising, data protection and privacy and IP acquisitions and disposals. Our advice extends to fields such as biotechnology, circuit layouts, domain names and internet issues.
  • Brand protection — our comprehensive branding services span everything from advertising clearance to trade marks. The web-based G+T Online Trade Marks database helps clients efficiently manage worldwide trade mark portfolios.
  • Commercialising IP — identifying and auditing IP assets, negotiating and drafting strategic licensing and assignment agreements, negotiating and drafting content agreements for internet and traditional businesses, advising on joint ventures and mergers, structuring IP exploitation arrangements for acquisition and disposal. We also advise on production and distribution agreements, regulatory issues and compliance.
  • Enforcement — Gilbert + Tobin takes a broad view of IP enforcement, using a range of activities to detect, prevent and prosecute infringement of IP rights. With a strong track record of success, our IP litigators are widely recognised for constantly raising the bar in IP enforcement. Our skills range from civil litigation and criminal prosecutions through to police and customs raids.

Intellectual Property Publications

Partners and Special Counsel

Kate Harrison
Lisa Lennon
Siabon Seet
Michael Williams

Other Team Members

Cameron Andrews
Jessica Baxter
Jasmine Clubb
Sean Coleman
Michael Cooley
Rebecca Dunn
Lauren Eade
Sophia Finter
Anna Grunseit
Andrew Low
Tammy Robinson
Irene So
Edward Thompson
Chris Williams

Contact

Michael Williams
mwilliams@gtlaw.com.au
+61 2 9263 4271