The full-service intellectual property department at K&L Gates is noted for its capability in patent litigation, portfolio management and trade mark prosecution across the construction, life sciences, sport and technology sectors. Jonathan Feder leads the group and is a key port of call for fashion houses and various other brands for intellectual property enforcement and protection issues. Gregory Pieris is informed on contentious and non-contentious copyright, design, trade mark and trade practices, while Harrison Ottaway is also a key member of the team. All of the individuals mentioned are located in Melbourne.
Testimonials
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‘The K&L Gates IP team are very knowledgeable and responsive. We have complete confidence in their ability to look after our worldwide IP portfolio. ’
‘Jonathan Feder is very approachable and is more than willing to offer his assistance - no request or concern is ever unanswered. Jonathan knows his stuff and is extremely personable. Likewise, Jonathan's team is very helpful.’
'Harrison Ottaway is equally parts brilliant and personable.'
Key clients
- Australian Football League (AFL)
- Bounce IP Pty Ltd and Bounce Australia Pty Ltd
- Cricket Australia
- Directed Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
- Jellycat Ltd
- L1 Capital Pty Ltd
- Pact Group
- RDX Works Ltd
- RSI North America, Inc.
- Sanitarium Health Food Company (Australian Health & Nutrition Association Limited)
- Simavita/Smartz
- United Petroleum
- Verve Projects Pty Ltd
- Zeller Holdings Pty Ltd
Work highlights
- Successfully acted for Directed Electronics OE Pty Ltd in a commercial litigation matter heard in the Federal Court of Australia regarding the misuse of confidential information, copyright infringement and breach of contract.
- Advising RDX Works Ltd in the filing and prosecution of its trade marks across numerous jurisdictions and on the enforcement of its trade marks and trade mark opposition actions in various countries.
- Advising L1 Capital in relation to a range of intellectual property matters in trade mark portfolio management, global trade mark disputes, trade mark opposition proceedings and UK High Court litigation.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Feder