Wednesday, 4 June 2025
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPE Hour in Trade Marks
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
Joanna Lawrence, Partner, Ashurst Australia; Leading Non-Contentious Intellectual Property Lawyers, Doyle’s List 2024
The Importance of Due Diligence in Brand Searches
- The need for trade mark and common law searches when adopting a new business name or brand - to avoid infringing the rights of another businesses
- The Flexopack case and good faith trade mark infringement defences
- Cases following Flexopack
- Cases before Flexopack - subjective vs objective tests
Presented by Margaret Ryan, Lawyer and Trade Marks Attorney, IP by Margaret
Presenters
Joanna Lawrence, Partner, Mills OakleyJoanna Lawrence is a leading intellectual property lawyer and Partner at Mills Oakley, advising clients on trade marks, brand protection, commercialisation and IP disputes. She acts for businesses across a broad range of industries on the protection and enforcement of valuable intellectual property assets, with particular expertise in contentious and non-contentious trade mark matters. Joanna is recognised in Doyle’s Guide for Contentious Intellectual Property and is ranked in the prestigious World Trademark Review 1000 Guide for both Prosecution & Strategy and Enforcement & Litigation.
Margaret Ryan, Lawyer and Trade Marks Attorney, IP by Margaret
Margaret Ryan is an experienced Australian solicitor, trade marks attorney and Principal of IP by Margaret, bringing more than 30 years of expertise in intellectual property law. Throughout her career, she has advised businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators on the protection, commercialisation and enforcement of valuable intellectual property assets, including trade marks, copyright, designs and confidential information. Known for her practical and client-focused approach, Margaret works closely with clients to develop tailored strategies that support their commercial objectives while protecting and maximising the value of their intellectual property. She is highly regarded for providing clear, frank advice, skilful negotiation and strategic representation in complex IP matters, as well as for her commitment to delivering personalised service and practical outcomes. Margaret graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), receiving the prestigious University Medal in Law. In addition to her extensive legal practice, she has lectured and tutored in Intellectual Property Law at Victoria University and has contributed to leading legal publications, including The Laws of Australia and The Law Handbook. An active member of Australia’s intellectual property community, Margaret regularly speaks at industry seminars and contributes to professional development initiatives through her involvement with key legal and intellectual property organisations.
