Chantal Savage
Baker McKenzieThe intellectual property department at Baker McKenzie has recently been engaged in significant patent disputes in the agricultural, renewable energy and technology sectors. Andrew Stewart oversees the group and is informed on copyright, defamation, and media regulation, while Jonathan Flintoft is seasoned in trade mark prosecution. Elisabeth White regularly handles intellectual property litigation before the Federal Court of Australia, while Chantal Savage is proficient in confidential information, trade secrets, as well as copyright work. Helen Macpherson is also a key member of the team. All of the individuals mentioned are located in Sydney.
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Testimonials
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‘This practice is exceptional. We use them on all contentious IP matters and their strategy and communication is second to none!’
‘Elizabeth White and Jonathan Flintoft are exceptional lawyers who are a real credit to the team. I have a huge degree of trust in them.’
Key clients
- Meltwater Australia Pty Ltd
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Network Ten All Access Pty Limited/Paramount Plus
- LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd, LONGi Solar Australia Pty Ltd
- Rio Tinto
- Hysata Pty Ltd
- F45 Training
- Victoria's Secret Stores Brand Management, LLC, Victoria's Secret & Co
- Australian Wool Innovation
Work highlights
- Represented Meltwater Australia Pty Ltd in gaining a fair license scheme before the Copyright Tribunal.
- Assisted Motion Picture Association (MPA) in disabling access to a 'cyberlocker', being a cloud storage and streaming provider that underpins the functionality of a huge number of infringing websites.
- Represented Network Ten All Access Pty Limited (NTAA)/Paramount+ in seeking to have the Copyright Tribunal determine a fair licence scheme following APRA AMCOS' proposal of a new industry licence.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Elisabeth White
Baker McKenziePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Stewart