Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick
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Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick is an Australian intellectual property firm of patent attorneys, trade marks attorneys and IP lawyers, based in Sydney's CBD. It is best known for patent, trade mark and design protection, including Asia Direct, which coordinates IP protection across Southeast and South Asia.
A long-running IP practice
Established in 1888, the firm has more than 135 years in operation. It has over 100 employees, including 18 with PhDs. Its individuals and categories are ranked in IP directories including IAM Patent 1000, WTR 1000, IP Stars, Best Lawyers and Global Law Experts.
Areas of law at Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick
Conveyancing and property
Commercial and IP
Other areas of law
The firm handles patents, trade marks and designs, along with plant breeder's rights, IP research and investigation, and anti-counterfeiting. It lists clients in health, pharmaceuticals and MedTech, manufacturing, ICT and electronics, energy and renewables, research institutions, and consumer products. Asia Direct coordinates IP protection across the region through local associates. Customers say the team explains the process before they invest, and that the advice is clear and practical.
Tips for visiting Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick
- โAsk for fees in writing before you start, as no prices are published.
- โFor family, property, wills or criminal matters, look for a general practice firm, as this one works on intellectual property.
- โBring any existing application or registration numbers to your first call so the team can see where your IP stands.
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FAQ about Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick
Does Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick handle family law?
No. Its work is intellectual property, so family matters fall outside what it offers.
Is Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick a registered patent attorney?
Its patent attorneys are registered under the Patents Act 1990, and its trade marks attorneys under the Trade Marks Act 1995.
Does Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick work in Asia?
Asia Direct works through associates in India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.