Profile of Nadia Diaz

Nadia Diaz

Managing Associate, LLB (Hons) BSc

About Nadia Diaz

Nadia has significant experience in both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property and franchising matters.

Her experience spans across a broad range of industries including automotive, banking and finance, retail and fast-moving consumable goods, pharmaceutical, infrastructure, transport and defence.

Nadia's experience in intellectual property matters includes:

  • litigation concerning trade mark infringement, copyright infringement, design infringement, infringement and validity of patents and misleading and deceptive conduct;
  • advising on the enforceability and protection of intellectual property rights;
  • drafting and negotiating agreements relating to licensing and exploitation of intellectual property rights and research and development; and
  • conducting due diligence, advising on, and drafting agreements for, complex large scale corporate transactions involving intellectual property.

Nadia's experience in franchising matters includes:

  • litigation defending large corporate franchisors against claims brought by franchisees, including multi-party disputes;
  • providing regulatory and compliance advice;
  • advising on complex franchise network restructuring;
  • drafting franchise agreements and disclosure documents; and
  • conducting due diligence for, advising on, and drafting agreements for, complex large scale corporate transactions involving franchising issues.

In 2020, Nadia was listed in Doyle's Guide as a Rising Star in Australian Intellectual Property & TMT Law.