Your organisation’s intellectual property might already be your most prized asset. Increasingly innovative ways of developing, exploiting and protecting these precious assets will be required to stay ahead of the game.Vertical Tabs OverviewKeypoint's lawyers combine an unshakable grasp of the specific technicalities of IP law with the commerciality necessary to maximise your IP assets in a worldwide knowledge-based economy which has never been more competitive. From start-ups to large corporates, businesses rely on us to advise on the development of their IP strategy, procurement, protection and enforcement of their IP rights and in turn, enjoy the commercial benefits of our clear and cost-effective solutions. Keypoint's experts provide a full range of advice to clients on AU, UK, US and other international IP matters, in particular: Audits Branding issues Clearance, validity and infringement opinions Collaborative research and development Commercialisation Competition Contractual issues Copyrights Database issues Designs Due Diligence Enforcement Exploitation arrangements International portfolio management including filing and prosecution Internet Domains Media Licensing Patents Protection of confidential information Technology transfer including licensing Trade marks Valuation For further information, please email enquiries@keypointlaw.com.au or telephone (02) 8035 5200 to speak with one of our lawyers. Lawyers Australia View full profile Send email Philip has been a Consulting Principal with Keypoint Law since its Australian inception in May 2014. He is an experienced intellectual property and technology lawyer, who has repeatedly been listed by Euromoney’s Best of the Best as one of the top IP lawyers in the world. Philip is a former partner of Mallesons Stephen Jaques, where he was head of the firm’s acclaimed Intellectual Property & Technology Group. Philip Argy View full profile Send email Douglas has 22 years' experience advising businesses on a broad range of commercial matters and transactions, with a particular focus on Australian companies looking to export or expand into the UK, and in supporting UK government export initiatives into the Australasian market. Douglas is dual qualified in both jurisdictions. Prior to joining Keypoint, Douglas was a Consultant with Kemp Strang (now Thomson Geer) and before that, was a Co-Principal of a boutique corporate and commercial law firm. Douglas originally trained in London with commercial and banking practice Wilde & Partners. Douglas Linnette View full profile Send email Suzy is an intellectual property, commercial contracts and technology specialist with over 16 years private practice experience. She acts for clients across a range of industries including finance, fast-moving consumer goods, technology, advertising, manufacturing, gaming and fashion. A dual-practicing English and Australian lawyer experienced at cross-border matters, Suzy’s clients are drawn from the UK, Europe, Australia and the US and include tech startups, SMEs and global brand owners. Suzy Schmitz View full profile Send email Lora is a corporate and commercial lawyer with 15 years’ experience advising on mergers and acquisitions, major infrastructure and ICT projects, commercial contracts and government services. She also advises private and public companies, government and NFPs on corporate governance issues, with a particular focus on information governance (data protection, privacy, intellectual property and ICT). Lora Shaw KeynotesCountryAustralia Smooth or crunchy? Australian court issues injunction to stop international arbitration in New York concerning intellectual property rights in Kraft peanut butter Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC v Bega Cheese Limited [2018] FCA 549 (20 April 2018 and 4 May 2018)[i] In brief Posted on: 10 May 2018
