Spread across Adelaide and Melbourne, Piper Alderman is a key contact for government, research organisations, and public and private companies on copyright, designs, patents, and trade marks. Co-head of the team Tim Clark is located in Melbourne and is knowledgeable of the intellectual property and commercial aspects of social media. Fellow co-head Tim O’Callaghan excels in IP protection and portfolio management, while Travis Shueard has been praised for his ‘outstanding knowledge’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are extremely knowledgeable and proactive. They always respond promptly to queries and have a knowledgeable support team to assist if our regular contacts are unavailable.’
- ‘The firm’s commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of their service. Their responsiveness, efficiency, and thoroughness in handling our legal matters have been consistently remarkable.’
- ‘Their ability to adapt to our evolving needs and their willingness to go above and beyond have centered our trust in their capabilities.’
- ‘Their proactive approach to legal problem-solving has saved us valuable time and resources, enabling us to make well-informed decisions with confidence.’
- ‘Throughout our collaboration, we have been thoroughly impressed with the level of service and dedication the firm have consistently delivered.’
- ‘Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to achieving favourable outcomes have surpassed our expectations.’
- ‘Travis Shueard has outstanding knowledge of our operation. He provided very detailed analysis as well as very clear and reliable advice.’
Key clients
- Geoscan Pty Ltd
- Pepper Group
- REDARC Electronics Pty Ltd
- University of Adelaide
Work highlights
- Representing Caporaso Pty Ltd, trading as Mercato supermarket, in Federal Court proceedings relating to the use of Caporaso’s registered trade mark MERCATO.
- Represented CME Blasting & Mining Equipment Ltd in contentious Federal Court proceedings against a Western Australian based company and its director.
- Representing Peregrine Group in disputes against those seeking to misappropriate its IP.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tim Clark, Tim O’Callaghan