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John Fairbairn - Clayton Utz

John Fairbairn is a litigation (trial) lawyer and specialist in intellectual property and technology law. John Fairbairn has significant experience in copyright, patents, trade marks, designs and breach of confidence matters as well as passing off and analogous actions under the Trade Practices Act. This includes seeking or defending urgent injunction applications and Anton Piller (search and seizure) orders.

John Fairbairn is particularly experienced in matters involving the pharmaceutical, computing, mining, broadcasting and advertising industries. With a science background, John Fairbairn is able to quickly understand complex technological and scientific issues. In addition, John Fairbairn advises clients on strategies for protecting IP assets such as brand protection and strategies to minimise the risks of disputes. John Fairbairn recently acted for the software distributors in the Kazaa file sharing copyright proceedings (Universal Music v Sharman) and lectures on intellectual property at the University of New South Wales.


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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


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