"The reason I like McCullough Robertson is they endeavour to understand our business and provide commercially reasonable advice at a level appropriate to enact upon," says one client who seeks the firm's advice for its trade mark portfolio and IP infringement. David Downie is "approachable, flexible and commercial," says another.
"It has a reputation in Brisbane," comments a peer about the commercial IP firm's efforts in the trade mark contentious space. Several achievements for the team this year include counselling Russell Mineral Equipment in a negotiation with CRC Mining and Newcrest Mining that involves mining technology research collaboration as well as advising eServGlobal on a $114 million sale of USP assets to Oracle. The team takes on a multitude of licensing, transactional and advisory work in the biotechnology and life sciences, information technology, and mining and resources. "I found them to be extremely professional, knowledgeable and prompt in all my dealings with them," says one client, who describes switching to the firm as "enlightening" and giving "great comfort and confidence in legal dealings with customers and suppliers".
In a patent litigation concerning the aviation industry, McBratney and Downie assisted Rotorco trading as Leading Edge Helicopters and John Edward Caldwell in an infringement and contractual claim. The dispute was solved by mediation.
"McCullough Robertson is our preferred legal provider for all legal advice in Australia," says a trade mark client, who finds Malcolm McBratney and senior associate Samantha Morris to be adept at commercial work. "They are responsive to our needs and provide a good level of service and advice taking into account their knowledge of our business."