Known for its broad sector coverage, Baker McKenzie advises clients in industries such as automotive, fashion, consumer goods, financial services, technology, media, manufacturing, energy, healthcare and pharmaceuticals on the full range of intellectual property matters. The team’s work spans brand management, IP disputes, patent litigation and prosecution, copyright, plant variety rights, designs, trade secrets, transactions, and strategic IP advice for supply chain operations. Andrew Stewart leads the practice in Sydney, specialising in copyright, defamation and media regulation. Elisabeth White focuses on IP protection and enforcement, particularly in healthcare and FMCG. Victoria Bell advises on trade mark, design and domain name registration, while Colette Downie handles patent litigation, trade mark issues and consumer law.
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‘The practice has a deep understanding of our business and industry and provides advice accordingly. Also, they understand our risk tolerance.’
‘We worked with Andrew Stewart. He is an exceptional partner to work with. He understands our industry and business. He is also really good at navigating Australian legal proceedings. He is an excellent strategic advisor.’
‘The team is lean and technically very aware of the issues their clients face.’
‘Andrew Stewart is a stand-out for his strategic approach.’
‘Andrew Stewart is very sensible and strategic.’
Key clients
- Louis Vuitton Malletier (Louis Vuitton)
- Network Ten All Access Pty Limited (NTAA)/Paramount+
- Real Asset Management Pty Ltd
- Macquarie Group
- Dyson
- Biozeal LLC and Dr Murray Clarke
- Bloomfresh International Ltd.
- Serenitas Management Pty Ltd
- Marathon Electric
- Fox Media
- Meltwater Australia Pty Ltd
Lawyers
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Practice head
Andrew Stewart
Other key lawyers
Elisabeth White; Victoria Bell; Colette Downie; Jonathan Flintoft