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Bird & Bird

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Overview

Bird & Bird's IP team in Australia handles a range of IP matters, including registration and dispute work in various sectors such as healthcare and creative industries. The firm has an excellent reputation in IP. 

Notable IP practitioners: Jane Owen, Rebecca Currey, Shariqa Mestroni, and Shehana Wijesena. 

Testimonial

2025

"Practical advice provided to their clients in a cost-effective manner."

"Quick response times, accurate commercial advice, fair price."

Rebecca Currey

“She has a very good command of IP law."

"She was well-organised and strategic.” 

Copyright & related rights

Case studies show the firm acted for Epic Games in relation to its claim of copyright infringement and breach of terms pertaining to the Fortnite game.

Patent

Case studies show the firm acted for Abbey proceedings filed in the Federal Court of Australia seeking revocation of a patent directed at a topical veterinary formulation for use on cattle owned by its competitor Virbac (Australia). 

Trade mark

Case studies show the firm is managing trade mark portfolios for clients in a variety of sectors. Clients include Redcliffe Dolphins, TPG Telecom and WiseTech Global. Partner Lynne Lewis left the firm in February 2024.