Frequently acting for multinational clients, Jones Day advises across the full spectrum of intellectual property, with a particular focus on complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation. The team is especially recognised for patent disputes in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors, regularly handling cases involving pharmaceutical products and advanced technologies. Trade mark litigation is another core strength. The practice is led by Lisa Taliadoros in Melbourne, who is highly experienced in patent and trade mark disputes, while Richard Hoad contributes additional expertise in copyright, IP transactions and consumer law disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘They have a good understanding of the science and are very passionate.’
‘Lisa Taliadoros is very committed to her clients and a formidable strategist.’
‘Jones Day - particularly Lisa Taliadoros - has a strong and well-deserved reputation in IP law - particularly patents - in Australia. Lisa is an excellent lawyer and highly experienced solicitor in that area who is very effective at both preparing and conducting major IP litigation.’
‘Very highly skilled in life sciences complex patent litigation.’
‘Lisa Taliadoros is one of the most highly skilled patent litigators in the life sciences space in Australia. Richard Hoad is very highly skilled in trade mark, breach of confidence and ACL litigation.’
'Excellent knowledge of the life sciences sector.'
Key clients
- Sanofi
- Woolworths Group Limited
- ToolGen, Inc.
- Light & Wonder, Inc.
- Diraq Pty Ltd
- MOA Technology Ltd
- John Sample Group
- Peabody Corporation
- TotalEnergies
- The Riverside Group
Work highlights
Acting for Sanofi in proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia, in which Sanofi has appealed the Commissioner of Patents' decision to dismiss its opposition to the grant of patent applications in the name of Amgen, Inc.
Represented Woolworths Group in its acquisition of Takeoff Technologies, Inc.’s assets, in particular all of the intellectual property rights relating to Takeoff’s e-commerce platform, including copyright, trade marks and patent rights.
Represented Light & Wonder, Inc. in proceedings commenced by competitor Aristocrat against L&W, its Australian subsidiary and two of its (now former) employees relating to the Dragon Train game.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Lisa Taliadoros
Other key lawyers
Richard Hoad