Intellectual Property

We are recognised in all major directories.

We offer:

• Involvement in cutting-edge matters providing a thorough understanding of the issues in new and emerging technologies.
• A team which understands and is experienced in co-ordinating cross-jurisdictional matters.
• Experienced litigators – the best lawyers for the case who understand the issues.

Recognition

• Chambers Global: Firm ranking – Band 2 (2023)
  – "The Clayton Utz team drew on their extensive experience to provide us with clear guidance, presenting our options in a balanced way, and at all times remained sensitive to the need to protect our reputation and be true to our values." (2022)
• – "They were very helpful and knowledgeable, and handled the matter professionally and promptly." (2023)
• The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Firm ranking – Band 1 (2023)
  – "The team at Clayton Utz can certainly handle a large volume of work, and are very responsive whenever we need assistance. Despite this, the team provides a highly specialised and bespoke service. They are very creative and strategic." (2023)
  – Clayton Utz’s lawyers "distinguish themselves through their understanding of the product and market they operate in and the strength of advice they provide". (2018)
• Australasian Lawyer: Named a 5-Star Intellectual Property Law Firm
• IAM Patent 1000 – IP Litigation Firm – Silver: National law firm Clayton Utz resolves highly complex contentious matters with aplomb. Renowned for its “very good work”, the group dispenses expert advice on Australian aspects of international patent disputes. A superb reputation has earned it the trust of four of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. (2021)
• Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards: Intellectual Property Team of the Year (2018 and 2022)
• Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards:
  – Winner, IP Transactions & Advisory (2023)
  – Winner, Australia Copyright (2019)
• Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars:
  – IP Transactions: Tier 1 (2021)
  – Patent Contentious: Tier 2 (2021)
  – Trade Mark Prosecution: Tier 2 (2022)
  – Trade Mark Contentious: Tier 2 (2022)
• World Trademark Review 1000: ranked as "Gold" in Enforcement and Litigation (2023) and ranked as "Silver" in Prosecution and Strategy (2022-2023)
  One source called the group “technically superb, also measured, commercial and strategic”, while others reported: “The services delivered by Clayton Utz were of the highest quality, delivered in a timely manner by a dedicated team of professionals. They draw on their extensive experience to provide us with clear guidance, presenting our options in a balanced way, taking into account the limited legal expertise within our organisation, and at all times are sensitive to the need to protect our reputation and be true to our values.” (2023). “The Clayton Utz team are incredibly pragmatic and straight to the point. They distil the key issues swiftly and have a sharp understanding of the law in question.” (2023)