Addisons is delighted to announce our Intellectual Property team has continued its strong year with further recognition in the prestigious Chambers and Partners guide to leading lawyers and practices: Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022.
The firm’s Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright practice was once again ranked amongst the leading firms and Addisons IP partners Donna Short and Karen Anne Hayne were also recognised in the partner rankings in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022 Guide.
An overview of Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022 commentary on Addisons’ IP Trade Mark & Copyright practice and partners. Click here for full details.
What the team is known for
Addisons is a notable Sydney-based law firm offering expertise in a variety of trade mark and copyright services. Assists clients on IP disputes, such as infringement and opposition proceedings, as well as on transactional matters. Able to draw strength from a strong team of partners and qualified lawyers and act on behalf of a number of high-profile clients across various sectors…
CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC 2022 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: TRADE MARK & COPYRIGHT
Strengths
A client highlights the team’s “high level of expertise,” describing the team as “very responsive and pleasant to deal with.”
CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC 2022 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: TRADE MARK & COPYRIGHT
Notable practitioners
Donna Short is regularly instructed on various trade mark-related matters, including portfolio management, licensing arrangements, and brand protection. Her commerciality is especially appreciated by clients, one noting: “Donna is extremely commercial and thinks of what is best for the business. She really is exceptional in staying close to her clients to ensure that we are comfortable throughout the entire process.”
CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC 2022 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: TRADE MARK & COPYRIGHT
Karen Anne Hayne is a respected practitioner in the trade mark and copyright space. She frequently acts on all manner of brand protection and enforcement and design protection matters, with a notable expertise in the entertainment industry. One client notes: “She’s extremely responsive and has consistently provided quality service.”
CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC 2022 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: TRADE MARK & COPYRIGHT
The recognition in Chambers this year comes in addition to Addisons IP ranking in IP Stars 2021 for IP Transactions, with partners Karen Anne Hayne and Donna Short also recognised as Trade Mark Stars, and the team’s recent award for Managing IP – Asia Pacific 2021 Trademark Law Firm of the Year in Australia in June 2021.