Macpherson Kelley is noted for its expertise in trade mark and copyright matters, offering comprehensive advice across development, protection, and enforcement. Key figures in the practice include Paul Kirton, who brings to the table extensive experience in advising owners and managers on IP and trade issues, and Belinda Sigismundi, who focuses on trade mark protection and enforcement. Mark Metzeling advises on brand protection and trade mark rights, while Sarah Johnson further strengthens the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They have a highly professional legal team that prioritises clients and spares no effort to prevent any damage to their intellectual property rights.’
- ‘This practice provides quick responses and a high level of quality advice.’
- ‘We have good working relationships with Belinda Sigismundi, Paul Kirton and Nils Versemann. Their practice provides quick responses and a high level of quality advice.’
- ‘The team function efficiently and are technical experts. They have a high-calibre client portfolio.’
- ‘Belinda Sigismundi and Paul Kirton are my key contacts. They are both technically proficient, and well-liked by colleagues. They are practical, easy to deal with and very good at obtaining practical outcomes for their clients. They are prompt and charge a fair price for the quality of the work done.’
- ‘Paul Kirton is the best! He is a skilled and knowledgeable IP lawyer with good business sense.’
- ‘They are responsive and knowledgeable. They are a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘Mark Metzeling is creative, resourceful, professional and clearly an expert in the IP field.’
Key clients
- Vasey RSL Care Limited
- Kinrise Group
- Planet Fitness
- Fewstone Pty Ltd trading as City Beach
- The Coffee Club Pty Ltd
- Flex-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH
- Cool Dynamics Refrigeration Pty Ltd
- Sitro Group Australia Pty Ltd and Turner Leisure Products
- Openway Food Group Pty Ltd
- Trademark Hub Pty Ltd - City Beach
- F & J Attard & Sons Pty Ltd
Work highlights
Defended Sitro Group Australia and Turner Leisure Products from non-use and opposition proceedings in relation to its KAMPA trade marks from Dometic Sweden AB.
Successfully overturned the trade mark office’s decision to revoke acceptance of Fewstone Pty Ltd (trading as City Beach)’s trade mark application.
Advising on the management of more than 300 Australian and overseas trade marks for the Kinrise Group, which includes household food brands such as GREEN’S and COBS, and liaising with overseas agents to ensure a smooth transition of the ongoing management of this extensive trade mark portfolio.
Practice head
Paul Kirton; Belinda Sigismundi; Mark Metzeling; Sarah Johnson
Other key lawyers
Nils Versemann; Jonas Schulz; Jason Chan