Expert litigation and dispute resolution services from Stephens Lawyers and Consultants
Stephens Lawyers and Consultants approach complex commercial litigation with a high level of expertise both from a legal, technical and strategic perspective. The legal-franchisor business possesses an extensive litigation practice with a focus on copyright, patent, trade mark and design infringement, unauthorised use of confidential information, ownership of intellectual property, Trade Practices Act contravention, and commercial and contractual disputes.
The litigation services provider has taken part in major litigation in State and Territory Supreme Courts, the Federal Court of Australia and appellate courts including the High Court of Australia. The legal advice firm quotes the case of Autodesk v Dyason, in which the Australian High Court had to consider amendments to the Copyright Act protecting computer programmes as literary works. Stephens represented Autodesk Inc, which won the case.
21.12.2007
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Level 34
360 Collins Street
Melbourne
VIC 3000
Tel: 1300 905 427
Fax: 03 8636 9199
