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John is a partner in Gilbert + Tobin’s Intellectual Property group and heads up our Patent sub-practice.
John has many years’ experience dealing with all aspects of intellectual property law with a focus on patent litigation across a range of industries including resources, life sciences, financial services and digital technologies.
He was awarded by Lawyers Weekly IP Partner of the Year in 2017.
John has acted in a number of leading cases in the Federal Court in recent years. He also has considerable expertise in advising leading corporates on strategic IP management. He is a recognised leader in his field.
Legal 500 2017 notes “'Diligent communicator', John Lee is commended for his ‘extensive industry knowledge, attention to detail and customer focus' ".
John has had an outstanding success rate over the last five years including:
John has been active in establishing Gilbert + Tobin’s g+t<i> group including coordinating filing of patent applications for some of the firm’s legal technology innovations.
John recently appeared before the Productivity Commission in relation to its review of Australia’s intellectual property regime. He has lectured extensively at a number of universities on a range of intellectual property subjects and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
John has a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) and is also a registered Patent Attorney.
Assistant
Rachel Veenstra
+61 2 9263 4572
rveenstra@gtlaw.com.au