Intellectual Property – Recent experience
Our extensive resources and expertise mean we advise across the board on intellectual property matters including:
Patents
We provide the full suite of patent services including searching, patent
drafting, prosecution, opposition, validity opinions, enforcement and patent
litigation – including in relation to:
- Pharmaceuticals and medical devices – including NCEs, drug targeting and delivery systems, methods of treatment, decontamination procedures and surgical instruments and implants;
- Biotechnology – including biochemistry, microbiology, proteomics, molecular biology, immunology, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs);
- Chemicals – organic and inorganic chemicals including agrochemicals, adhesives, paints, explosives, cosmetics, nutritional supplements, fuel blends and plastics recycling;
- Mining and resources – mineral extraction, downstream processing and treatment of refractory ores;
- Renewable energy – power generation from water currents;
- Food technology;
- IT and business methods;
- Electronics and communications; and
- Engineering and electrical.
Our major clients include Pfizer, Australia Post, Human Genetic Signatures, Les Laboratoires Servier, BTF, Atlantis Resources Corporation and Viater Medical.
Trade marks and designs
We act for a wide range of clients, particularly in the manufacturing,
distribution, transport, entertainment, media and sports industries, providing
the following services:
- trade mark searching, prosecution, opposition, registration, enforcement and litigation;
- management of global trade mark portfolios; and
- advising on infringement and competitor actions.
Copyright
We have extensive experience advising on copyright ownership and infringement,
developing licensing strategies and royalty arrangements, conducting copyright
audits and acting in complex litigation. Our recent experience includes acting
for Airservices Australia in major copyright infringement proceedings against
Jeppeson Sanderson in the Federal Court of Australia. It is the first time in
the world any government agency has taken steps to enforce its copyright in its
aeronautical maps, charts and plans publications.
Commercialisation and licensing
We advise companies on intellectual property protection and work with them to
develop strategies to commercialise and enhance their intellectual property
portfolios. Our clients include Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Ultraceuticals
R&D, Dyno Nobel Limited, Human Genetic Signatures and Australia Post.
Litigation
Allens Arthur Robinson is renowned for its capacity to handle large and complex
disputes. With a strong, experienced team of commercial litigators, patent
litigators, and other professionals, we have a particularly impressive track
record in major intellectual property litigation.
Advertising and marketing
We advise on advertising, sponsorship and marketing issues across various
industries including the subscription television, food and beverage, music,
electronics and film industries. Our clients include Sony Computer Entertainment
Australia, International Olympic Committee, Victorian Racing Club, Sony BMG
Music Entertainment, FOXTEL, V8 Supercars Australia, Gillette, Jim Beam, PepsiCo
and The Smith's Snackfood Company.
Anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy
We have extensive experience in developing anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy
strategies for a range of clients across many industries. Our clients include
Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Corporation, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth
Games, Cricket Australia, Australian Grand Prix Corporation, Nike, Longchamp,
FOX and LVMH.
Domain names
We advise on all aspects of domain name registration, management and
enforcement. Clients we have acted for in domain name matters and disputes
include Nominet UK, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia, Singapore Airlines
and Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Sports law
In addition to having been the 'Official Law Firm' for the 2006 Melbourne
Commonwealth Games and the Rugby World Cup 2003, our clients in the sports
sector include International Olympic Committee, Australian Olympic Committee,
Rugby World Cup 2007, Golf Australia, The Australian Grand Prix Corporation,
Australian Rugby Union, the Victoria Racing Club, Association of Surfing
Professionals and V8 Supercars Australia.
Franchising
We advise on franchising related issues including the registration, use and
protection of trade marks, marketing clearance and intellectual property
disputes. Our clients include Ford, Yum! Brands (Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell),
Dunkin' Brands (Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin' Donuts), Dairy Farmers, PFG Australia,
IKEA, Australia Post, Peugeot Automobiles Australia, It's Just Lunch and Ricoh.
Portfolio management
We provide a comprehensive suite of intellectual property portfolio management
services, including providing registration and protection advice for a wide
variety of clients. Our clients include Ford, Pfizer, Foster's, Australia Post,
Sony Corporation, FOX, PepsiCo, News Limited, The Smith's Snackfood Company,
Dorf Clark and Brown Brothers Wines.
Corporate transactions
We provide intellectual property advice on corporate transactions, including on
mergers and acquisitions. We advised the Macquarie Bank-led consortium on the IP
issues associated with its US$1.7 billion purchase of the global explosives
business, Dyno Nobel, and Pfizer Inc on the Australian IP issues associated with
the global sale of its consumer healthcare division to Johnson & Johnson.
