Peers and clients backed the promotion of Fisher Adams Kelly in the patent prosecution rankings this year. "They have strong domestic clients," says one market observer. The firm maintains 24 professionals across the breadth of sciences and trade marks and engages in patent filings as well as IP licensing and agreement work.
A client in the medical device business for whom the firm manages a patent portfolio expresses his satisfaction with the firm, and in particular, Mark Egerton. "I am very happy with FAK's service and quality. It has a good understanding of our products and provides clear advice on patent issues," he says.
Another client who seeks the firm for patent portfolio work sings praise for Mark Horsburgh and Adam Luxton. "Mark has very high standards and is ethical and prompt. If I have an issue, he'll respond almost immediately. He understands what we can or cannot do in terms of patenting and infringement."
In the second innovation patent case to be litigated in the Federal Court, Paul Davis is acting for Seafood Innovations against Richard Bass over patent infringement for commercial fish processing equipment. An appeal is expected to be heard in March 2011. A further highlight is Luxton's representation of CQMS Razer in an infringement matter concerning a patent for wear parts for material handling applications.