Norton Rose Fulbright acts for clients across the consumer, energy and infrastructure, life sciences and healthcare, technology and financial services sectors, advising on the full spectrum of intellectual property matters. The team regularly handles IP litigation, portfolio and brand management, and the IP issues related to corporate restructurings, M&A transactions and IPOs. The practice is led by Cameron Harvey in Melbourne, who has extensive experience in enforcement, strategy, litigation and dispute resolution. Jackie O’Brien is recognised for her work in trade mark, patent and copyright litigation, particularly in the life sciences, healthcare and technology spheres. Georgina Hey focuses on brand and IP asset strategy, global portfolio management and IP issues in acquisitions and divestments. Daniel Posker advises on litigation, trade secrets and brand protection across industries, including pharmaceuticals and energy. Isobel Taylor’s practice includes IP litigation, brand protection and transactional IP work.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The Norton Rose Fulbright Australia IP team is exceptional.’
- ‘Jackie O'Brien is one of the pre-eminent IP lawyers in the country. Legally brilliant with deep knowledge of the law, Jackie is one of the best forensic tacticians, deployed to secure not only litigious advantages but commercial success. A trusted adviser whose insight and opinion are valued.'
Key clients
- Accent Group
- Accolade Wines
- ANZ Bank
- Brookfield
- Carnival
- Country Road
- David Jones
- Goodman Fielder
- Intercontinental Energy
- Loan Market Group
- McDonald’s
- Nine Network
Work highlights
Represented Sarb Management Group on appeal to the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia regarding a vehicle overstay detection patent and judgment on costs.
Advising multiple household name brands, including Accolade Wines, Brookfield, Goodman Fielder, Quayeyewear, Shaver Shop, and Zara on their trade mark and design portfolio management.
Advising Volution Group plc on the intellectual property aspects of its acquisition of Fantech Group in Australasia.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Cameron Harvey
Other key lawyers
Jackie O'Brien; Georgina Hey; Daniel Posker; Isobel Taylor; Stephanie Wang