IP & Commercial Dispute
Resolution & Litigation
IP Enforcement and Litigation
DCCL is Australia's leading specialist IP firm, with extensive expertise in relation to all aspects of IP related enforcement and litigation solutions. Our clients range from multinational corporations to start-ups across a wide range of technology areas, and with differing commercial requirements. As a result, our team specialises in tailoring IP enforcement and litigation solutions to align seamlessly with each client’s individual commercial objectives. DCCL regularly has the conduct of complex IP litigation and related matters before the Federal Court of Australia, as well as the state Supreme Courts, the AAT, and the Australian Patent and Trademark offices.
Commercial Litigation
Businesses encounter a wide range of potentially contentious legal matters every day. These include issues relating to contractual, employment, property and taxation matters, consumer protection, directors' duties, debt recovery and ASX obligations.
Our lawyers are experienced in all areas of commercial litigation and are well-equipped to assist with advice on strategies and mechanisms for resolving commercial disputes.
Our IP Enforcement and Litigation Services
Our litigation team conducts litigation and dispute resolution in relation to all areas of IP law, in Australian federal and state jurisdictions including the High Court, Federal Court and Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Our team can assist with:
IP Litigation
Conducting infringement and revocation proceedings in relation to patents, trade marks, copyright and designs.
Consumer protection litigation
Litigation for Australian Consumer Law breaches and passing off.
Breach of confidence
Litigating against misuse of confidential information.
Domain name disputes
Conducting domain name disputes under the UDRP and auDRP.
Appeals and administrative review
Appeals from Australian Patents and Trade Marks Office decisions.
Enforcement strategies
Advising on strategies for enforcement of IP and related rights.
Anti-counterfeiting
Implementing enforcement strategies against counterfeit goods.
Interlocutory injunctions
Applying for urgent interlocutory injunctive relief.
Take-down procedures
Implementing take-down procedures for online infringements.
Customs seizures
Lodging Customs Notices to enable seizure of counterfeit goods.
Enforcement of judgments
Advising on and enforcing Australian and international judgments.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Advising on and participating in mediation and arbitration.
Our Commercial Litigation Services
Our team can assist with:
Contractual disputes
Reviewing, advising on and litigating contractual disputes.
Taxation disputes
Taxation administrative reviews and appeals.
Property disputes
Disputes about leases, planning, adverse possession and caveats.
Actions under Corporations Act
Advising on director's duties disputes and shareholder actions.
Insolvency and bankruptcy
Debt recovery processes including statutory demands and wind-ups.
Consumer protection
Litigating and advising on Australian Consumer Law breaches.
Mediation
Facilitating alternative dispute resolution strategies.
Our Experts in IP & Commercial Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- All
- Melbourne
- Malaysia
- Sydney
Chris Jordan
Principal Lawyer
Nik Ramchand
Patent Attorney
Dr Li Li
Siew Ling Lee
Trade Mark Attorney
Sean McManis
Trade Mark Attorney