POFL Associate Alexis Keating takes home the IPTA Trade Mark Prize 2020

We’re delighted to announce that Alexis Keating has won the IPTA Trade Mark Prize for 2020. Now in its second year, the prize is awarded to a candidate who has demonstrated excellence in the academic subjects leading to qualification as a trade marks attorney, and who has shown the potential to make substantial contributions to the profession.

Alexis practises across the full scope of IP rights, with a particular focus on trade marks and brand protection. Alexis has acted in contentious matters before the Trade Marks Office, Designs Office and Administrative Appeals Tribunal. She has also acted in matters before the Federal Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Victoria, both at trial and appellate levels.

Deputy Managing Principal Chris Schlicht says:

“Alexis has been with the firm now for 3 years and makes a terrific contribution to the services that we provide to our clients. She is a valued member of the team and we are very pleased with this recognition of her skill and efforts.”

Please join us in congratulating Alexis on this fantastic achievement – we’re very proud to see her efforts and contributions recognised through this award.

Alexis Keating - Lawyer