Clayton Utz

Clayton Utz is one of the biggest law firms in Australia. The firm is recommended for IP disputes and trade mark protection work. The key IP partners in the firm are John Collins, Tim Webb, Chris McLeod, Simon Newcomb, Cameron Gascoyne, Ken Saurajen and David Benson. 

2023

"They are extremely knowledgeable and approachable and know how we operate as a business. "

"They are approachable, very responsive and contactable, and have strong technical knowledge."

"We appreciate their responsiveness, eye for detail and commercial acumen in addressing complex legal problems.

"We valued the team's detailed counselling, immediate response and effective performance."

"The Clayton Utz IP team is second to none. Unparalleled depth of knowledge and experience, easy and pleasant to work with, professional, responsive and effective."

"The team are all very quick to respond and personable."

Case studies show the firm advised 2XU, Monash University and Toyota on trade mark portfolio management. The firm also represented Pastificio Rana and the operator of The Corner Hotel in court proceedings. Sean McGuire and Dunja Poliak joined the firm in 2019.

Case studies show the firm advised Sandoz and the DownUnder GeoSolutions group on their respective patent disputes. Other clients include Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck, Bayer and Eli Lilly. IP Star Richard Hoad left the firm in September 2022.