With particular emphasis on the tech sector, the experienced intellectual property team at Piper Alderman is well-equipped to advise on the full range of contentious and advisory work, including strategic intellectual property matters and related disputes. Tim Clark jointly leads the team with Adelaide-based Tim O’Callaghan, who is well-versed in trade mark portfolio management work. Experienced litigator Travis Shueard regularly represents clients in the public sector.
Testimonials
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‘The Piper Alderman Intellectual Property practice takes time to understand the client's business and their needs. The team are solutions focused in delivering on point advice to assist in managing and enhancing a client's intellectual property assets.'
‘The firm has many great attributes but of most significance are their attentiveness and the importance that the firm places in its client relationships. ’
‘Piper Alderman has a very strong IP team with depth in both trade mark matters and contentious work, meaning they provide a comprehensive service to our UK based clients.’
‘Tim O'Callaghan is highly experienced, a strategic thinker, a terrific team leader and go-to IP lawyer. Travis Shueard is a reliable up-and-coming IP litigator.’
‘The IP team at Piper Alderman go above and beyond to understand your business and legal needs. They are always thoroughly prepared for each meeting, responsive between meetings and take the time to explain their legal reasonings. ’
‘We have predominately worked with Travis who has been exceptional to work with. He has been able to work flexibly with our business needs and was incredibly helpful at addressing our legal needs.'
‘I highly recommend Tim O'Callaghan as our outside counsel in Australia. His deep expertise and strategic insights set him apart from other competitors.'
‘Tim is fantastic to work with and ensures that issues are clearly and succinctly laid out. The options and the recommended approach are provided, which help give a clear overall picture and a path forward. Working with Tim always provides a level assurance that we are working towards a solution for the main issue at hand. ’
Key clients
- Affinity Education Group
- Bickford’s Group
- Caporaso
- Geoscan
- Jackson Family Wines LLC
- Lenovo Group
- Pepper Group
- REDARC Electronics
Work highlights
- Represented Lenovo Group in relation to enforcing and protecting Lenovo’s extensive suite of registered “THINK” and “YOGA” trade marks in Australia and New Zealand.
- Advised Bickford on an agreement with the Melbourne based entity for them to rebrand and cease & desist their infringing conduct.
- Representing Geoscan in trade mark opposition proceedings against Spring Cloud Tech Pty Ltd t/as Coreplan, opposing Spring Cloud’s trade mark application TMA2245627: COREPLAN from registration.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tim Clark, Tim O'Callaghan