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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.” 

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.

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.