Mark Krenzer - Clayton Utz

Mark Krenzer is a Special Counsel in the Intellectual Property and Information Technology group. Prior to joining Clayton Utz in 1999 he practised in intellectual property law for five years at another top tier commercial firm in Melbourne. Mark Krenzer advises a range of clients operating in diverse fields. His clients are drawn from areas such as research and media organisations, government, entertainment and service providers and manufacturers of consumer and industrial products.

There are two key ways in which Mark Krenzer helps his clients. The first is the protection of and disputes regarding trade marks (both registered and unregistered), copyright, designs and confidential information. Mark Krenzer registers and opposes trade marks and designs, acts for clients in intellectual property infringement and mis-use disputes (including in relation to the manufacture and sale of counterfeit products), and advises regarding the protection and use of trade marks, copyright materials, designs and confidential information.

The second way Mark Krenzer helps his clients is in relation to the licensing and commercialisation of intellectual property. Mark Krenzer works with both licensors and licensees assisting them to extract value from their intellectual property and confidential information, or obtain rights to use the intellectual property and confidential information they require for the continued growth of their business.

Natalie Hazel - Blake Dawson

Natalie Hazel’s practice at Blake Dawson focuses on intellectual property law and food regulation. Natalie Hazel advises clients in relation to copyright, trade marks, licensing, distribution, marketing and advertising, consumer protection, passing off, sponsorship and confidential information.

In particular, Natalie Hazel advises a range of clients on legal issues associated with proposed marketing and advertising initiatives, and the licensing and control of intellectual property rights, including drafting licence and distribution agreements. Natalie Hazel recently completed a 6 month secondment to Insurance Australia Group where she was responsible for advising on a broad range of intellectual property issues. Natalie has also advised clients on issues arising under the new Food Standards Code and related legislation.

Miriam Stiel - Allens Arthur Robinson

Miriam Stiel of Allens Arthur Robinson is a commercial litigator, specialising in intellectual property. Miriam Stiel advises on all aspects of intellectual property law and has acted in Court proceedings involving copyright, trade mark, patent and design infringement, breaches of confidential information, misleading and deceptive conduct and passing off. Miriam Stiel has also been involved in proceedings in the Australian Patent and Trade Marks Offices and in international domain name disputes.

Miriam Stiel works with Australian and multi-national corporations from a range of industries, including media and entertainment, luxury goods, sport, technology, telecommunications, manufacturing and financial services, to develop strategies for the protection, commercialisation and enforcement of their IP rights. Miriam Stiel has extensive experience in the area of anti-counterfeiting. She has worked closely with police and prosecuting authorities on criminal investigations and with the Australian Customs Service to prevent the importation of counterfeit goods into Australia. Miriam Stiel has been involved in making submissions to and appearing before government inquiries and meeting with government ministers and officials on intellectual property issues.

Miriam Stiel also has broad commercial litigation experience and has acted in product liability cases, contractual and advertising disputes and Corporations Law matters in Courts throughout Australia. Miriam Stiel has extensive experience running and defending applications for urgent interlocutory relief. Miriam works closely with clients to develop strategies for managing risks, avoiding disputes and handling dispute-related publicity and is experienced in alternative dispute resolution.

John Dieckmann - Allens Arthur Robinson

John Dieckmann, Special Counsel at Allens Arthur Robinson, specialises in the area of information technology and intellectual property law, with particular focus on infrastructure and business process outsourcing, system development and integration projects, e-commerce initiatives and technology procurement, licensing, protection and enforcement. John Dieckmann has advised some of Australia’s largest companies, government departments and technology providers on significant technology projects, and regularly acts for large corporate users in relation to IT&T procurement and the resolution of disputes concerning IT projects. He also advises on the management, licensing and commercialisation of intellectual property and the intellectual property and information technology aspects of significant commercial transactions.

John Dieckmann’s recent experience includes acting for a major Australian manufacturer on its whole of IT outsourcing, advising a large Australian company on the outsourcing of key business processes and advising a major Australian bank on a variety of IT procurement projects. John Dieckmann was also a core member of the firm’s team advising Shell Australia on its petrol retailing alliance with Coles Myer.

IPRIA Short Course - Mastering the Patent System Speaker Profiles

Andrew Christie is the founding Director of the Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia (IPRIA), a national centre for multi-disciplinary research on the law, economics and management of intellectual property. IPRIA is based at the University of Melbourne, and is a joint enterprise of the
Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Economics and Commerce, and the Melbourne Business School.

Des Ryan is a consultant at Davies Collison Cave, a leading patent & trade mark attorney firm. His major areas of practice include advice and litigation in intellectual property law, technology
transfer agreements and licensing and advice and consultancy on intellectual property management, copyright, trade mark infringement, trade mark opposition and unfair competition.

Geoff Mansfield has extensive experience as a practicing patent and trademark attorney, with specialist expertise in the conduct of patent matters in Australia and in foreign jurisdictions. Geoff is the immediate past chairman of the national firm of Griffith Hack, and a specialist contributor to the Patents Commentary in the Butterworths publication Lahore: Patents, Trademark & Related Rights.

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

Clayton Utz IP

Clayton Utz has one of Australia’s largest and most experienced specialist intellectual property (IP) and information technology (IT) practice groups. Their intellectual Property and IT group lawyers assist clients with all aspects of intellectual property law, including patents, trade marks, copyright, registered designs, confidential information, data protection, electronic circuit layouts and plant breeders’ rights.

“Many large corporations, government organisations and big international brands operating in Australia turn to the excellent IP practice at Clayton Utz for advice on commercialising and protecting their brands and intellectual property portfolios.” Asian In-House Handbook

“head and shoulders above the rest, both at senior partner level and below. They are extremely efficient, pull out all the stops and work all hours to get the job done.” [Client quote] “IT outsourcing and hi-tech commercial work are clear areas of expertise for the team.” Chambers Global, Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers

“Across the board Clayton Utz has a leading industry practice, with considerable depth and strength encompassing regulatory, IP and product liability issues.” Global Counsel Life Sciences Super League

“…the formidable team at Clayton Utz, attracting an extensive and palatable list of clients and high-profile matters.” Asia Pacific Legal 500

“a leading firm for intellectual property.” Chambers Global, Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers

Clayton Utz acts for Adidas, Apple, Remington and Kellogs.

IP Partners at Clayton Utz

Ian Bloemendal
Jeremy Charlston
John Collins
Jonathan Corby (Special Counsel)
Robert Cutler
Brian Elkington
John Fairbairn
Philippa Hore
Mark Krenzer (Special Counsel)
Chris McLeod
Richard Morrison
Simon Newcomb
Anna Sharpe
Mark Sneddon
Mary Still
Alexandra Wedutenko

Aristotle Corporation - Patent Engineer

We are looking for a talented Patent Engineer to take an active role within the IP department by assiting with the day to day functionalities and ensuring that the commercial needs of the are met by facilitating patent activities in line with patent objectives and patent requirements. This is a key role within a global organisation which will liaise heavily with internal design engineers, the Patent Attorney, and International Patent regulatory authorities.

The main day to day duties will include:

* Assiting in the day to day management of the patent portfolio
* Advising engineers to patentability
* Conducting patent searches, Drafting patents, attending to filing of patents, prosecution and advising on infringement matters
* Reporting to the senior patent engineer

In order to be a success in this role candidates will need to have the following qualifications:

* Qualifications in Engineering / Computer Science or a related area
* Competencies in US patent law and rules
* A flexible, client focused approach combined with a strong interest in intellectual property law
* Strong consultation, communication and organisational skills are essential

On offer for the right candidate is a highly competitive starting salary with a lucrative bonus and incentives structure and a list of onsite benefits that can only be offered by a global organisation. If you feel you have the necessary qualifications and experience to be a success in this role you are encouraged to apply. Alternatively should you wish to discuss your suitability to the role please call Maurice Fernandes on 61 2 8234 6443 for a confidential discussion.

Assistant University Solicitor - Research Strategy Office University of New South Wales

# Senior Role
# Strong client focus
# Experience in contract law and intellectual property law required

An opportunity exists to be an integral part of the legal team at UNSW dedicated to the support of externally funded research & development at UNSW. As part of a small legal team comprising three lawyers and two paralegals you will review and draft contracts licenses and other documentation, as well as advise on IP issues. In this busy role, you will work closely with staff of the Grants Management Office the Research Strategy Office, and researchers at the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Law.

This role requires an individual with sound knowledge of contract law, property law and commercial licensing of intellectual property in addition to demonstrated skills in contract negotiation. Applicants with experience in the University sector are encouraged to apply. An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment. This is a fixed term appointment for a period of twelve months.

For a confidential discussion regarding the position, please contact Helen Brown on telephone (61 2) 9385 7246 or email h.brown@unsw.edu.au. Applications close 07 March 2008 Please quote reference number 5672SEEK

Domain Name Law and Regulation - Speaker Profiles

Bruce Tonkin is Chief Technology Officer of MelbourneIT and an elected director of the board of ICANN (the international organisation responsible for managing the DNS). As immediate past Chair of ICANN’s Generic Names Supporting Organisation (GNSO), he was closely involved in the development of policy in controversial areas of new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) and WHOIS services. Bruce previously directed a research venture at Monash University in partnership with Telstra and Siemans, and coordinated the operations of the Research Data Network Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).

Chris Disspain is CEO of au Domain Administration Ltd (auDA) the self regulatory body that governs the .au domain name space and manages the domain name system in Australia. Under his leadership auDA it has become selffunding, introduced competition into the domain name market in .au, simplified the policy regime and introduced an industry code of practice. Chris is the Chair of ICANN’s Country Code Name
Supporting Organisation, the body that represents the interests of country code top level domain managers. He is also a Director of the Asia Pacific Top Level Domain Organisation and a member of the United Nations Secretary General’s Internet Governance Forum Advisory Group.

Neil Brown has had a distinguished career in Government and the law; and actively involved in politics as a Minister, Shadow Minister, legislator and as a delegate to the United Nations and other international organisations. He is now undertaking a major role in mediation, arbitration, the conduct of inquiries, advocacy, general advice and consulting. Neil is a member of the Panel of Conciliators at the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes ( ICSID) at Washington, USA and a prominent panelist for the resolution of disputes under ICANN’s Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP).

David Lindsay is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law at Monash University teaching Intellectual Property Law, Copyright, Law of the Internet, Communications Law & Regulation and Trusts. He is the author of many articles and reports in the areas of intellectual property law, Internet law, communications law and privacy law. David is also a contributing author for Copyright and Designs Butterworths, Sydney, 1996) and the author of International Domain Name Law: ICANN and the UDRP (Hart Publishing, Oxford, 2007).

Tony Staley is the Chair of au Domain Administration Ltd (auDA). He is a former Chairman of the Council of the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Scheme and former member of the Telecommunications Industry Development Authority. In 2003, he served as a voting member of ICANN’s Nominating Committee for selecting ICANN board members as the delegate of the country-code top-level domain registries. Tony was Federal President of the Liberal Party of Australia from 1993 to 1999, and Minister for Communications from 1977 to 1980.