Situated within the firms’ wider commercial law group, the intellectual property team at Banki Haddock Fiora stands out for its work in the field of collective licensing issues, but also excels in trademark registration and other contentious matters. Sydney-based Kate Haddock jointly leads the team with design specialist Alison McGinn, often advising on portfolio management and enforcement matters. Handling the full range of copyright related matters, Alasdair Doctor is another key member of the team.
Testimonials
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‘BHF have unique and valuable knowledge and experience with IP that runs deep through the firm. BHF's advice is not only legally robust, but commercially focused and practical. The firm has a great mix of practices that are calibrated towards IP and content-related issues and industry.'
‘Kate Haddock is a vital resource for our organisation, with a deep knowledge of the industry in which we operate and the relevant IP and related issues. Over time, Kate has assembled teams that support the vast majority of our needs.'
Key clients
- APRA AMCOS
- Copyright Agency Limited
Work highlights
- Representing APRA AMCOS in proceedings in the Copyright Tribunal of Australia to determine a licence scheme for subscription video on demand services.
- Representing Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. in the Federal Court appeal by A2 Milk Company Ltd against its unsuccessful opposition to Nestlé’s trade mark application for NAN A2.