Minter Ellison provides comprehensive intellectual property advice with broad capabilities across trade marks, patents, copyright and related advisory work, representing public and private clients in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team is led by Robert Cooper in Melbourne, who specialises in complex patent infringement claims and cross-border IP litigation. Simone Mitchell has significant expertise in the life sciences sector, acting in patent infringement and validity proceedings. John Fairbairn regularly advises entertainment industry clients on licensing negotiations and copyright royalty disputes. Zeina Milicevic supports clients on joint ventures and a wide spectrum of non-contentious IP issues.
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John Fairbairn
John Fairbairn
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Robert Cooper

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Simone Mitchell; Zeina Milicevic; John Fairbairn; Nigel Lokan