Ben Miller - Blake Dawson

Ben Miller is a ranked as a ‘leading individual’ in intellectual property by Chambers Global 2008 and Best Lawyers International 2008: Australia. Ben Miller is considered the “go-to patents lawyer” in the Sydney office, clients reported in Chambers Global 2008. Ben Miller and his team act for a variety of clients with intellectual property and technology assets, including pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical device manufacturers, biomedical research organisations, food companies and manufacturers of household and consumer products.

Ben Miller’s practise includes drafting and negotiating technology transfer agreements, research collaboration, technology licensing and commercialisation agreements, particularly in the life sciences and biotechnology fields. Ben Miller advises pharmaceutical companies on regulatory matters including the conduct of clinical trials in Australia and he drafts and negotiates clinical trial agreements. Ben Miller also conducts IP due diligence for spin-offs and private and public equity raisings and other commercial IP transactions.

A substantial part of Ben Millers practice involves patent infringement and revocation litigation in the Federal Court of Australia and appeals from decisions of the Commissioner of Patents. Ben Miller also provides strategic advice on the use, exploitation and enforcement of IP rights.

Grant Fisher - Blake Dawson

Grant Fisher is a registered patent attorney and lawyer practising in the field of intellectual property for over 17 years. Grant Fisher is the practice leader of the Intellectual Property, Competition and Technology group. Grant Fisher has a degree in science with a major in chemistry. Grant Fisher’s practice focuses on patent oppositions, infringement and revocation proceedings before the Federal Court of Australia, particularly in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and chemical fields. Grant Fisher frequently provides strategic advice on freedom to operate, patent revocation and enforcement to major biotech and pharmaceutical companies.

Grant Fisher has dealt with patent cases across a wide range of technologies, including stents, PDEV inhibitors, plant genetics, TNF inhibitors, signalling proteins and growth factors, vitamins, regulators of tissue growth, DNA polymerase, small molecules, including inhibitors and antagonists, gene sequences, sperm preservation, safety apparatus, refrigeration apparatus, water irrigation apparatus and packaging technology.

Andrew Wiseman - Allens Arthur Robinson

Andrew Wiseman is an intellectual property and technology lawyer and has built his reputation through his work for high-profile international and domestic clients across many industries, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, music, advertising, food and beverages, on patent, trade mark, confidentiality, copyright, marketing, distribution, licensing and many other issues. This has involved identifying, developing, protecting, commercialising, transferring and restructuring intellectual property and related assets.

From start-ups to blue chip Australian and international clients, universities and other government instrumentalities, Andrew Wiseman’s experience takes in the spectrum of arrangements from spin-offs, IPOs, mergers, stock and trade sales, franchising, pure licensing and other structural options. Andrew Wiseman has the benefit of a litigation and a commercial background and accordingly is strongly equipped to deal with issues from both a contentious and non-contentious perspective.

Companies benefiting from Andrew Wiseman’s strategic and commercial input on their intellectual property and technology matters include Pfizer, Schering-Plough, Dunkin’ Brands, Yum! Brands, Nestlé, Ricoh, G-Star, Seiko, Heineken Lion, Dairy Foods, Unica and IntraLinks. More recently, Andrew has assisted biotech companies (including start-ups) in Australia, including Human Genetic Signatures, Life Therapeutics, EnGeneIC and Ultraceuticals. Andrew Wiseman advises significantly on branding, labelling and other regulatory issues (including within specialist regulatory environments for the food and beverages and pharmaceutical industries – eg, Medicines Australia, ASMI and APVMA). This has included product liability and labelling product recalls and withdrawals. In the patent world, Andrew Wiseman has been involved in many infringement, revocation and opposition cases and has helped many owners of rights protect their rights and exploit them efficiently and effectively. Sony BMG Music, Sony/ATV Publishing and Sydney Symphony Orchestra and other entertainment businesses seeks Andrew Wiseman’s ongoing intellectual property advice and representation on copyright infringement and other litigation proceedings and in meeting the challenge of new technologies.

Andrew Wiseman has a strong franchising and distribution practice having assisted Baskin-Robbins, Ricoh and Dairy Farmers on the recent restructuring of their franchise operations in Australia and providing strategic advice to Jim Beam and Peugot Automobiles Australia in their operations in Australia and the Asian region.

Philip Kerr - Allens Arthur Robinson

Philip Kerr is recognised as one of the world’s leading intellectual property lawyers. His strong litigation skills make him first choice for clients seeking advice in patent, copyright, trade mark and design disputes. Philip Kerr has high-level knowledge of patent law, quickly grasps complex technological and scientific issues, and frequently acts in Australian proceedings of international patent disputes. Philip Kerr’s recent work includes acting for Chiron, one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, in a patent dispute with Roche in Chiron’s Hepatitis C patent portfolio; acting for Fresenius Medical Care, the world’s largest provider of dialysis products and services, in a patent dispute with another dialysis machine manufacturer.

Philip Kerr is acting for Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals in relation to a number of patents in Sanofi-Aventis’ portfolio; for companies in The Purdue Pharma Group in relation to a number of patents covering analgesics and pain care; and for a company in the building industry in relation to patents covering sealed fibre reinforced cement panels. Philip Kerr acted for News Limited in patent opposition proceedings in relation to a patent for an internet-based method of placing display advertisements. Philip Kerr acts for Sony Kabushiki Kaisha in a wide variety of trade mark work including protection, monitoring misuse and unauthorised use of trade marks. Yum! Brands Inc, owner of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, and Smith’s Snackfoods, owned by PepsiCo, seek Philip Kerr’s advice on all their Australian intellectual property issues.

Dr Trevor Davies - Allens Arthur Robinson

Dr Trevor Davies, Partner of Allens Arthur Robinson Patent & Trade Marks Attorneys, is a registered patent attorney in Australia and New Zealand and a registered trade marks attorney in Australia. Dr Trevor Davies specialises in the biotechnology and life science patent areas including biochemistry, microbiology, protein chemistry, molecular biology, genetics, immunology, proteomics, bioinformatics, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), separation and detection of biomolecules, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, allergy testing, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, laundry and bathroom products, water treatment and pollution control, pulping technologies, and food science technology.

Dr Trevor Davies’s services include intellectual property advice, particularly drafting patent specifications and prosecuting patent applications throughout the world, advising on patentability of inventions and carrying out due diligence on existing or pending patent rights. He also advises on strategies for capturing, protecting, commercialising and enforcing intellectual property rights. His wide-ranging experience and knowledge is sought by local and foreign clients in relation to Australian and foreign patent, trade mark and design protection and enforcement as well as plant breeder’s rights.

Dr Trevor Davies has a BSc(Hons) majoring in Microbiology and Biochemistry and a PhD in Microbiology. He was awarded his PhD from the University of Melbourne for bacterial toxin research carried out in the Microbiology Department. After graduation, Trevor was employed as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, USA studying renal cell growth factors. Prior to returning to Australia to train as a patent attorney, Trevor spent several years as a Scientific Researcher at the Urology Clinic, University of Saarland, Germany setting up a protein chemistry research laboratory to study urinary proteins involved in kidney stone disease. Dr Trevor Davies is a Fellow of the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia. He regularly conducts seminars and training on the protection of intellectual property, particularly in the biotechnology and life science areas.

IP and Technology - Melbourne

Make The Move That Will Make Your Career! Working with some of the brightest, most experienced people in the industry, you will join a friendly and award-winning team as part of a firm that places strong emphasis on career development and are fully committed to enabling their staff be the best at what they do, whatever their role.

The IP and Technology Group combines the benefits of a specialised Intellectual Property, Technology and Communications (including telecoms) practice with the resources of one of the largest law firms in Australia and works with local and international companies operating in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, publishing, food, media, financial services, airline, life sciences, chemistry, electronics, computer engineering, mining and engineering sectors:

Your work include:
* IP transactional work (trade marks, patents, design rights, advertising and marketing properties, copyright and unfair competition);
* IP litigation (particularly patent, trade mark, copyright and confidential information litigation); pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and healthcare (patent litigation, licensing and transactional work across the sector);
* IP portfolio management.

Background & Experience:

* Qualified solicitor with a minimum of ideally five years post qualification experience
* Previous experience in an Intellectual Property environment particularly in a top or mid-tier firm
* Strong academics

On offer

* Competitive salary
* Bonus incentives
* New, modern and well resource office environment
* Private health care
* Fully equipped gym
* Social Club
* Relocation assistance
* Financial assistance and study leave for educational/training relevant to the role

Whether you are looking to expand or consolidate your career, you can expect to work with teams of talented individuals in a modern and friendly environment. For more information about this outstanding opportunity, please contact Ivan Pignataro at First Law on + 61 3 9607 8417 or via email at ivan@firstint.com or apply online with confidence.

Patent Attorney Biotechnology - Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick Adelaide

Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive firms of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. Established in 1888, we employ more than 130 people in offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a team player with solid technical skills to join our Adelaide office as a Registered Patent Attorney.

Ideally, you will have worked in a patent attorney firm and will be degree qualified in the biotechnology field, at least to honours level. Majors in medical biology, biochemistry or microbiology are of strong interest, as is a sound knowledge of the Adelaide biotech environment. The successful applicant will have some business development experience and will be confident in developing clients and networking. You will be working within our Adelaide Life Sciences group, alongside a team of individuals with outstanding IP expertise, and will be provided support from an expert team of professionals in our Melbourne office. Some travel will be required. With exceptional analytical ability, and advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, your professional and assertive approach will open opportunities for leadership and the chance to excel within the firm. For a unique opportunity to take your career to the next step in a key role in one of Australia’s leading patent and trade mark attorney firms, apply now!

Please forward your curriculum vitae and a covering letter in confidence, to:
The People & Development Manager
Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick
Level 21,
367 Collins Street
Melbourne 3000
or by e-mail to hr@pof.com.au www.pof.com.au Applications to be submitted by Friday 28th March 2008.

IP Commercial Lawyer in London - Market Leader in IP/IT/Pharmaceutical Sectors

Small but perfectly formed London corporate team seeks a solicitor 2-4 PQE with strong transactional experience. The firm is a market leader in the IP/IT/Pharmaceutical sectors and the corporate team advises clients in industries as diverse as IT, telecoms, computer games, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, biotechnology and the media. Work ranges from mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and financings (including IPO’s/AIM listings) to corporate reorganisations, technology start-ups and the establishment of UK businesses by overseas companies. For more information about please contact Nicole Evans on +61 2 9293 2559 or nicole@laurencesimons.com quoting ref # Ref: BL/17232

Gilbert and Tobin IP

Gilbert + Tobin’s 20-strong Intellectual Property team consistently ranks among Australia’s best dedicated IP practices. Leading the field in new areas such as digital rights management, Gilbert + Tobin develops creative, research-driven solutions that benefit our clients and expand the industries in which they operate. Gilbert + Tobin advise national and international clients on effective IP management and specific IP elements in major corporate transactions.

Gilbert + Tobin’s services

* Securing IP rights — advising on copyright, patents, trade marks, anti-piracy, digital rights management, know-how, confidential information, trade secrets, brand protection and advertising, data protection and privacy and IP acquisitions and disposals. Our advice extends to fields such as biotechnology, circuit layouts, domain names and internet issues.
* Brand protection — our comprehensive branding services span everything from advertising clearance to trade marks. The web-based G+T Online Trade Marks database helps clients efficiently manage worldwide trade mark portfolios.
* Commercialising IP — identifying and auditing IP assets, negotiating and drafting strategic licensing and assignment agreements, negotiating and drafting content agreements for internet and traditional businesses, advising on joint ventures and mergers, structuring IP exploitation arrangements for acquisition and disposal. We also advise on production and distribution agreements, regulatory issues and compliance.
* Enforcement — Gilbert + Tobin takes a broad view of IP enforcement, using a range of activities to detect, prevent and prosecute infringement of IP rights. With a strong track record of success, our IP litigators are widely recognised for constantly raising the bar in IP enforcement. Our skills range from civil litigation and criminal prosecutions through to police and customs raids.

Gilbert + Tobin’s IP Team

Cameron Andrews Lawyer
Amy Annan Consultant
Michael Argy Special Counsel
Peter Carstairs Lawyer
Brendan Coady Partner
Michael Cooley Lawyer
Susan Darmopil Lawyer
Rebecca Dunn Lawyer
Shelley Einfeld Lawyer
Sophia Finter Lawyer
Georgia Foster Lawyer
Sandra Gosnell Lawyer
Elizabeth Grinston Special Counsel
Kate Harrison Partner
Jenny Hatton-Mahon Lawyer
Joe Karsay Lawyer
Helen Kavadias Lawyer
Prashant Khera Lawyer
Lisa Lennon Director of Trade Marks
Sonal Moore Lawyer
Anthony Muratore Partner
Siabon Seet Partner
Sonia Sharma Lawyer
Lisa Taliadoros Partner
Veg Tran Lawyer
Chris Williams Lawyer
Michael Williams Partner

Davies Collison Cave IP

Davies Collison Cave combines Australia’s leading patent and trade mark attorney firm and Davies Collison Cave Solicitors, its associated intellectual property legal practice. Its depth of knowledge and experience in intellectual property law positions Davies Collison Cave at the leading edge of business innovation and technology. Our services include expert advice on patents, trade marks, trade secrets, copyright and design protection, licensing, litigation and related legal matters.

Davies Collison Cave has a strong presence in the biotechnology sector (acting for GlaxoSmithKline, Bayer and CSL), an exceptional commercial IP practice (acting for Monash University and CETroB) and represents prominent clients such as Ford Motor and Black & Decker, and continues to advise BP on its application to trademark the colour green.

Davies Collison Cave Legal Team
Adam Sears - Partner
Brett Lewis - Partner
Chris Jordan - Partner
Christine Lowe - Partner
Dan Berger - Trainee Attorney
Daniel Lo - Solicitor
Darron Saltzman - Partner
Des Ryan AM - Consultant
Elizabeth Godfrey - Senior Associate
Joanna Jones - Trainee Attorney
John Stonier - Consultant
John Hannebery - Partner
Joy Atacador - Senior Associate
Liz Lawson - Solicitor
Marion Heathcote - Partner
Michael Wolnizer - Partner
Miriam Zanker - Solicitor
Richard Jarvis - Partner
Rodney De Boos - Partner
Tania Obranovich - Partner
Trevor Stevens - Partner

Davies Collison Cave Patents Team
Alistair Smith - Senior Associate
Andrew Christie - Senior Associate
Andrew Scott - Trainee Attorney
Anne Hendtlass - Patent Attorney
Anthony Cowle - Partner
Bill Pickering - Partner
Chris Carter - Senior Associate
Damon Henshaw - Partner
Dan Berger - Trainee Attorney
Darcelle Dixon - Trainee Attorney
David Webber - Partner
Denise Hodge - Trainee Attorney
Doug Horton - Trainee Attorney
Edith Hamilton - Trainee Attorney
Fred Schilling - Consultant
Garth Hendry - Trainee Attorney
Gavin Recchia - Partner
Geoff Pryor - Partner
Helen Mutimer - Associate
James de Jersey - Trainee Attorney
Jane Hutchison - Associate
Joanna Jones - Trainee Attorney
John Slattery - Partner
John Hughes - Partner
Julian Curwen - Partner
Justin Negler - Associate
Kathryn Morris - Senior Associate
Keith Leslie - Partner
Kristy McCamley - Patent Attorney
Leon Allen - Partner
Lester Miller - Patent Attorney
Mark Roberts - Partner
Maryam Khajeh - Patent Attorney
Mathew Lucas - Associate
Michael Caine - Partner
Michael Cooper - Trainee Attorney
Nicola Lake - Patent Attorney
Nigel Lokan - Patent Attorney
Patrick Smith - Consultant
Paula de Bruyn - Senior Associate
Peter Gretton - Associate
Peter Huntsman - Partner
Rachel Stevenson - Trainee Attorney
Ramon Tozer - Associate
Ray Hind - Partner
Richard Brown - Associate
Robert Finn - Patent Attorney
Ross Clark - Associate
Ross Heisey - Senior Associate
Sam Mickan - Patent Attorney
Simon Reynolds - Patent Attorney
Simon Ware - Patent Services Coordinator
Steven Wulff - Senior Associate
Susanne Hantos - Patent Attorney
Tania Obranovich - Partner
Thomas Griffiths - Trainee Attorney
Tony Smeeton - Partner
Trevor Beadle - Consultant
Victor Argaet - Partner
William Hird - Associate

Davies Collison Cave Trade Marks Team
Adam Sears - Partner
Brett Lewis - Partner
Cheryl Hrvoj - Trade Marks Lawyer
Chris Lee - Trade Marks Attorney
Christine Lowe - Partner
Fiona Brittain - Associate
Fiona Symons - Associate
Ian Drew - Trade Marks Attorney
Kimberley Trainor - Trade Marks Attorney
Marion Heathcote - Partner
Michael Wolnizer - Partner
Michelle Howe - Associate
Nicholas Holmes - Senior Associate
Sally Foreman - Associate
Tony Lolis - Trade Marks Attorney
Trevor Stevens - Partner