Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s intellectual property team advises on complex patent, trade mark and copyright matters in both contentious and transactional contexts. The practice handles patent litigation, licensing arrangements, joint ventures and the IP components of significant M&A transactions. Sydney-based practice head Eugenia Kolivos specialises in IP and patent licensing frameworks, as well as procurement agreements. Stephen Stern acts in litigation involving patents, copyright and trade marks. Odette Gourley is recognised for her work in trade mark and patent law, while David Fixler focuses on IP disputes in industries such as technology, pharmaceuticals, mining, steel, and consumer goods.
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Testimonials
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- 'Stephen Stern is an excellent lawyer and trusted advisor. He is passionate about his craft, completely dedicated to clients, works extremely hard, and has a huge amount of experience which he leverages in a practical and commercial way for the benefit of his clients.'
- 'Grant Fisher is a joy to work with. He is very responsive, solution focused and makes complex patent issues much easier to digest. He is a highly valued advisor for our business.'
- 'Stephen Stern is excellent. He has a real depth of experience and is a superb litigator. Aggressive when needed but also pragmatic in approach.'
- 'Real depth of experience and knowledge. Excellent partners supported by quality associates.'
- ‘Odette Gourley - very experienced lawyer, commercially minded and always available. Grant Fisher - steady force in Australian patent litigation. Kate Donald - great scientist and lawyer.’
- ‘The team is very well equipped to deal with life sciences patent disputes, thinking strategically and commercially.’
- ‘Odette Gourley is very helpful, clear in her advice and a pleasure to work with. Grant Fisher is an extremely experienced and technically astute patent attorney.’
- ‘Highly experienced team with deep knowledge of Australian practice.’
- ‘Eugenia Kolivos stands out as an individual - she's very responsive and has a deep understanding of the industry.’
- ‘This team has life sciences expertise, which makes their advice very sector focused and helpful for the client.’
Key clients
- Katy Perry
- 7-Eleven
- Stockland
- SharkNinja
- Lundbeck
- Chanel
- Coach
- Crocs, Inc
- Light & Wonder
- GongCha
- Zambrero
- Premier Foods
- New Aim
- Macquarie Group Limited
- NSW Health
- Smart Auto
Work highlights
Acting for Light & Wonder in defending Federal Court proceedings brought by Aristocrat alleging misuse of confidential information, copyright infringement, and Australian Consumer Law breaches.
Representing American pop star Katy Perry in high-profile trade mark infringement proceedings brought by Australian Katie Taylor (birth name Perry), who owns the registered trade mark “Katie Perry” for her clothing business.
Represented 7-Eleven in trade mark disputes against Seven Network, including a successful non-use cancellation action.
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Practice head
Eugenia Kolivo
Other key lawyers
Odette Gourley; Stephen Stern; David Fixler; Grant Fisher; Kate Donald