IP Insiders and Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick present the ‘In-House Insights Forum’ on Tuesday 12th August 2025.
Please join IP Insiders and Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick in Melbourne for Australia’s annual “In-House Insights Forum”. Hear from seasoned in-house IP professionals from diverse sectors, complemented by external experts, who will inspire you and deliver content dedicated to in-house practice and issues. Gain valuable perspectives and engage in interactive sessions that delve into the intricacies of navigating practical IP issues within a commercial landscape. Whether you are a new or experienced practitioner or manager of IP within an organisation, this event promises to provide insights into the unique challenges that are encountered when working in-house and suggest practical approaches for dealing with them.
Event Details
Topics:
- Inventorship: A legal fiction? A name game?: The Legal, Ethical, and Practical Dilemma presented by Anna Johnston (WEHI), Robert Kramer (Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP), and Helen McFadzean (Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick)
- Executing a Global Trade Mark Strategy – From Start-Up to Internationally Successful Brand presented by Ben Pitt (b.box for kids), and Stefan Ladd (Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick Lawyers)
- Global IP Management: Working with a Multinational Mindset presented by Geraldine Farrell (Orica), Amy Hope (BlueScope), and Rebecca McCrackan (Rio Tinto)
- Workshop: Corona Co. vs. Bigzyme Co.: A Tale of Label Licensing, IP Rights and Commercialisation Hurdles facilitated by Gint Silins (Provectus Algae)
Date:
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Time:
9.30am arrival
Sessions commence 10am to 4pm followed by a cocktail function in the new Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick office
Cost:
Free
Location:
Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick Melbourne Office
Level 28
2 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne
VIC 3000
About IP Insiders:
IP Insiders is an organisation dedicated to championing the interests and perspectives of in-house IP professionals. In-house IP experts are integral to their organisations and the broader IP ecosystem, bringing invaluable insights and strategic value by operating within legal IP frameworks while being grounded in commercial reality.
IP Insiders aims to amplify the voices and contributions of in-house practitioners, fostering a vibrant community where professionals can exchange insights, ideas, and best practices tailored to the unique challenges they face, and help advocate for their perspectives in policy discussions and industry forums.
Whether you are a registered attorney, IP manager, or another professional engaged with IP, IP Insiders invites you to join us in shaping the future of in-house IP practice. Together, we will navigate complexities, share expertise, and drive meaningful change in the evolving landscape of intellectual property.
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Exclusive Invitation for In-House IP Professionals
If you work in-house in the field of intellectual property, we invite you to register for our upcoming In-House Insights Forum.
This is an in-person only event, and sessions will not be recorded.
Registration is essential as places are limited.