Our recent
recognition as a leading firm
We’re delighted that the firm, and our practitioners, have been continually
recognised as leaders in the Australian IP industry. Through both the IAM
Patent 1000, and MIP IP Stars awards, we have managed to accumulate
several rankings and recognitions that reflect the quality of work and
commitment to our clients that we demonstrate throughout every year.

In the IAM Patent 1000 directory
for 2022, we again achieved a Tier
1 ranking – making this our 8th year
in a row as a Highly Recommended
firm. To quote IAM’s researchers, we
achieved this ranking for “[having]
their customer in their heart and
show their genuine interest to help
their customer succeed not only
in securing the IP protection but
also in commercialisation of the IP.”
We were further commended for
our focus on client relationships,
resulting in long-standing
cooperation with our clients.

In addition to this ranking, several
POF attorneys were recognised
for their contributions over the past
year, including Managing Principal
Ross McFarlane, along with
Special Counsels Saskia Jahn
and Mark Williams, Consultant
Ray Evans, and Principals
Edwin Patterson and Matthew Ford.

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From Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick
Lawyers, Deputy Managing Principal
Chris Schlicht, and Principal
David Longmuir, were commended
for their work in IP litigation.

Part of this recommendation
was given for Chris and David’s
work in representing Meat
& Livestock Australia in their
case that will constitute the
very first consideration of
the Full Court’s power under
Section 105(1A), introduced
by the Raising the Bar Act.

Within the MIP IP Stars Awards
and Directory, we were further
recognised as a leading Australian
IP Firm, being awarded a Tier 1
ranking in both Trade Mark and
Patent Prosecution – another
reflection of our quality of work
and commitment to client service.

In addition, POF Principals
Michael O’Donnell, Russell Waters,
Edwin Patterson, Alyssa Telfer and
Ross McFarlane, as well as Special
Counsel Saskia Jahn, were all
named as IP Stars for their leading
IP work over the last year. Principal
Helen McFadzean, alongside
Senior Associates Michelle Blythe
and Dr Annabella Newton,
were also named among this
years “Rising Stars” within the
MIP Awards, highlighting the
continuously high quality of their
work throughout their careers.

We’re very proud to have so many
of our practitioners showcased
for their work in major leading
directories. These rankings are
a fantastic achievement for all
our attorneys, and we’d like
to congratulate them on their
well-earned recognition.

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