Presenters

Julie Robb, Solicitor and Mediator, The Olive Rooms
Julie Robb is a specialist IP and commercial lawyer and an accredited mediator. She has advised and represented individuals, not-for-profits and corporations for over 35 years – first at a top tier national firm, then as Executive Director of the Arts Law Centre of Australia and for 18 years as partner and head of the disputes practice at a boutique IP and media firm in Sydney. Julie has litigated IP disputes in the Federal and State Courts, including for multinational clients in the enforcement of their registered shape and colour trade marks. A member of the Law Society of NSW Litigation Law and Practice Committee for 17 years until 2023, she is currently Deputy Chair of its ADR Committee.


Sean McManis, Lawyer and Trade Mark Attorney
After 24 years at Shelston IP, where he was head of the trade marks team, Sean spent 3 years as principal at Davies Collison Cave. Sean is a solicitor and registered trade mark attorney, with qualifications both in science and law, and has more than 30 years experience in the field of trade marks. He has worked principally in Australia, but has also worked in the United Kingdom. His practice extends to all aspects of trade mark related work, with a particular focus on brand clearance, the resolution of trade mark disputes and the enforcement of intellectual property rights. Sean has represented a significant number of large multi-national companies in relation to the management and protection of their trade mark portfolios, and is well-recognised as a leading professional in the field of trade marks. Sean has been recognised in the WTR 1000: Ranked under Prosecution and Strategy, 2020 – 2022, IP Stars: Trade Mark Star, 2021 and Client Choice Awards Finalist: Best IP Specialist, 2020.