Tim Rankin is a senior associate in our intellectual property practice
Tim practices in all areas of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property law. Tim completed his Master of Laws at the University of Melbourne in 2024, and has been a registered trade marks attorney since 2023.
Tim has a particular focus on patent litigation and has acted on patent infringement and revocation proceedings before the Federal Court of Australia, Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia and High Court of Australia, as well as patent oppositions before the Australian Patents Office. Tim has advised on matters relating to small molecules, biologics, genetically modified organisms, medical devices, mining plant & equipment, electronics products, seismology methods, AI and ICT solutions and automation and control systems.
Tim's expertise also includes providing advice on trade marks (registrability and freedom to operate, prosecution, regional and global portfolio management and oppositions), copyright, designs, food law and regulation, anti-counterfeiting and marketing and advertising law.
Tim also advises on the IP aspects of corporate transactions and has significant experience negotiating and drafting agreements for the acquisition or licensing of intellectual property rights, as well as advising companies on IP strategies for their technology projects.
Tim has been recognised in Best Lawyers as "One to watch" (since 2024), and Doyle's Guide as a "Rising Star – Intellectual Property" (since 2023).
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