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



Following the extensive research process carried
out by IAM Patent, our attorneys were praised
for their incredible attention to detail, ability to
meet deadlines despite mounting time pressure,
and extensive international contacts.

In addition to our tier 1 firm ranking, we are also
pleased that a number of POF attorneys have
been individually endorsed by IAM Patent for
their work. POF Managing Principal Ross
McFarlane, Principals Ray Evans, Matthew
Ford and Edwin Patterson, and Special
Counsels Saskia Jahn and Mark Williams,
were all highlighted for their prosecution
work. Additionally, Deputy Managing
Principal Chris Schlicht, and Principal
David Longmuir from Phillips Ormonde
Fitzpatrick Lawyers were highlighted for
their great work in Patent litigation.

POFL Associate Alexis
Keating takes home the IPTA
Trade Mark Prize 2020
Alexis Keating of Phillips Ormonde
Fitzpatrick Lawyers won the IPTA
Trade Mark Prize for 2020. Now
in its second year, the prize is
awarded to a candidate who has
demonstrated excellence in the
academic subjects leading to
qualification as a trade marks
attorney, and who has shown
the potential to make substantial
contributions to the profession.

Alexis practises across the
full scope of IP rights, with
a particular focus on trade
marks and brand protection.

Alexis has acted in contentious
matters before the Trade Marks
Office, Designs Office and
Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

She has also acted in matters
before the Federal Court of Australia
and the Supreme Court of Victoria,
both at trial and appellate levels.

Deputy Managing Principal Chris
Schlicht had this to say:
“Alexis has been with the firm now for three
years and makes a terrific contribution
to the services that we provide to our
clients. She is a valued member of the
team and we are very pleased with this
recognition of her skill and efforts.”
We’re very proud to see Alexis’ efforts and
contributions recognised through this award.

Inspire March 2021
Alexis Keating of Phillips Ormonde
Fitzpatrick Lawyers won the IPTA
Trade Mark Prize for 2020
15