Our firm and attorneys have recently been recognised
by a number of leading publications and directories.

We are proud of our top-tier rankings,
and of the individual achievements
of our attorneys, outlined below.

We’d also like to extend our
thanks to our clients who have
helped make these achievements
possible through the feedback they
have contributed as part of the
judging and research process.

Inspire March 2021
MIP IP Stars Awards
2020 – Rising Stars
14 POF attorneys Michelle Blythe,
Helen McFadzean, and Dr Annabella
Newton have been named among
2020’s Rising Stars in the MIP IP
Stars awards. This is a fantastic
achievement for Michelle, Helen
and Bella, and we’d like to
congratulate them on these awards.

Each year MIP research analysts
receive and analyse a lot of
information on law firms and
practitioners that provide IP
services. Traditionally, the individual
listings in the IP Stars awards
feature senior IP practitioners that
provide IP services. However, this
special listing focuses on some
of the best up-and-coming IP
practitioners below partner level
who contribute to the success of
their firms and clients. We are very
proud to have three IP practitioners
recognised as rising stars.

…our attorneys were
praised for their
“incredible attention
to detail, ability
to meet deadlines
despite mounting
time pressure,
and extensive
international contacts”
WTR 1000 2021 –
Tier 1 ranking
POF has also been recognised as
a leading firm for Prosecution and
Strategy, and Enforcement and
Litigation in the World Trademark
Review (WTR) 1000 for 2020
– and was described as “very
client-oriented and the services
provided are always adapted to
each business’ unique needs.”
Additionally, a number of our
attorneys received individual praise
for their work in prosecution,
enforcement and litigation. POF
Principals Michael O’Donnell, Anita
Brown and Russell Waters, as well
as Senior Associate Marine Guillou,
were all highlighted for going
beyond what is expected to satisfy
client needs, as well as for their
attention to detail and timeliness
in their work. Greg Chambers,
Chris Schlicht and David Longmuir
of Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick
Lawyers were also individually
noted for their experience and
diligence in their enforcement and
litigation in the trade marks space.

The WTR is a globally renowned
guide – Firms qualify for a
listing based on their depth
of expertise, market presence
and the level of work on which
they are typically instructed.

IAM Patent 1000 2021
– Tier 1 ranking
We are delighted that POF has
once again been recognised as a
tier 1 patent prosecution firm in
this year’s IAM Patent 1000, touted
as “one of, if not the best patent
attorney firm in Australia when it
comes to maintaining decades-
long, happy client relationships”.

Awards and
recognition in
2020 & 2021