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Griffith Hack

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Griffith Hack advises across all key areas of intellectual property, including patents, trade marks and copyright issues, handling both contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm assists clients with prosecution, licensing, enforcement and litigation, and also advises on designs, consumer law and plant breeders’ rights. Kellie Stonier has particular expertise in portfolio management, trade mark litigation, copyright and international brand protection. Derek Baigent focuses on patent litigation and complex cross-border disputes, with strong experience in technology-related IP. Leanne Oitmaa advises on IP protection strategies, prosecution, commercialisation and enforcement, and acts in litigation before the Federal Court. Chris Vindurampulle, a registered Australian and New Zealand patent and trade marks attorney, joined the team from Pearce IP in January 2025.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team at Griffith Hack are experts in their field and in a strong position to drive clients' interests in the area of patents. They have an incredible level of experience and an instinctive understanding of patent law and practice in Australia. Their advice is pragmatic and founded on strong strategic and commercial awareness, and always cost conscious.’

  • ‘Derek Baigent is extremely experienced, an expert in patents and litigation, and commercially and strategically aware. Similarly, on the patent attorney and advisory side, Anthony Selleck brings considerable strength to the team, and complements the litigation function well. They are both very easy to work with, cost conscious, and deliver on time and on budget.’

Key clients

  • Camco Engineering Pty Ltd
  • The NOCO Company

Work highlights

Acting as counsel to Camco Engineering Pty Ltd in highly contested patent infringement proceedings regarding repair of mining equipment (mineral sizers).