Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Global Regulatory / Intellectual Property.

Partner.

Stephen is an experienced senior commercial litigator best known for his extensive patent, copyright and trade mark litigation practice, including his anti-counterfeiting work for many of the world’s most prestigious brands. He is also well known for his significant wine law practice and in 2006 was appointed a Chevalier in the Ordre du Mérite Agricole by the French government in recognition of his services to the French wine industry. Listed as a “leading lawyer” in virtually every notable legal guide and directory, Stephen is recognised as one of Australia’s foremost trade mark lawyers by his clients and the industry. He is a leading authority in the intellectual property field, acting for a wide range of clients including luxury goods manufacturers, clothing, footwear and textile producers, pharmaceutical companies, telecommunication and electronic companies.

https://www.corrs.com.au/people/stephen-stern

Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association Honorary Solicitor International Wine Law Association AIDV International Board Vice-President (former International President) Law Council of Australia IP Sub-Committee Member - Business Law Section Committee Member - Federal Litigation Section - Federal Court Liaison Reference Federal Court Users Committee Committee Member International Trademarks Association Member American Bar Association – IP Section Member L'Association Francaise des Practiciens du Droit de Marques and des Modeles (APRAM) Member University Bordeaux IV – Montesquieu Annual Lecturer EU and EC Law Centre, Monash University Board Member Intellectual Property Enforcement Consultative Group Member Melbourne Hebrew Congregation Past President and Honorary Solicitor & Member of the Executive Committee.