All articles relating to ‘IP & Technology’
Mary Digiglio is quoted in the article “Entrepreneurial, independent, nimble: smaller firms can thrive”, published in The Australian on 7 June 2022
Headcount is tight by choice, the decision not to expand beyond Sydney is also by choice. Managing Partner Mary Digiglio said, “We are nimble, we can do whatever we want, there is a relative lack of red tape and we are only accountable to each other” Mary went onto say, “this…
Swaab ranked amongst the highest on partnership gender equality
The survey highlighted the number of female equity partners in Australian law firms still hover around on average 27 per cent. Swaab’s Managing partner Mary Digiglio said,“We have been able to achieve this balance of gender equity organically, without the need for quotas using a merit based system that recognises an…
James Skelton is representing Swaab at the International Trademark Association (INTA) 2022 Annual Meeting | Washington, D.C.
James Skelton is having a fantastic time in Washington DC at the International Trademark Association (INTA) 2022 Annual Meeting meeting, catching up with old and new intellectual property colleagues on behalf of Swaab. At the halfway point now with plenty of interesting sessions and catch ups still ahead…
2022 Meritas Leading Law Firm Networks: The Elite (Legal Network) in Global Market Leaders Legal Rankings
Global Guide Rankings The Leading Law Firm Networks: The Elite (Legal Network) rankings table has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in the rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts About Meritas Meritas is…
James Skelton presented to the Meritas Asia Intellectual Property Practice Group, 12 April 2022
James Skelton was the special guest presenter at last night’s Meritas Asia Intellectual Property Practice Group meeting, which included representatives from Khaitan & Co, Joyce Tan & Partners, Kojima Law, Broad & Bright, LawPlus, AccraLaw and K1 Chamber LLP. James shared with the Asia Intellectual Property Practice Group details about Swaab’s IP and…
Congratulations James Skelton | Australasian Lawyer 2022 Rising Star
Congratulations James Skelton on being recognised by Australasian Lawyer as a 2022 Rising Star. Australasian Lawyer received nationwide nominations for the 2022 Rising Stars list in October 2021. Nominees were required to be 35 or under as of 31 January and committed to a career in the legal profession. Each nominee was asked…
2021 Meritas ‘Elite’ Law Firm Network
Chambers outlines the exacting criteria for ‘Elite’ networks in their commentary for the 2021 guide: “In the Elite category of the Leading Law Firm Networks section, the rankings focus on the most impressive independent law firm networks worldwide. The chief criterion for a leading legal network, is that the member firms are independent…
Congratulations Eric Ziehlke on your retirement
This month marks the retirement of Eric Ziehlke, Intellectual Property Partner. With a career spanning over 18 years’ as an IP lawyer, Eric joined Swaab in 2015, heading up our IP team with the assistance of James Skelton and working closely with Angela Harvey and John Trinh.“Eric, will be sadly missed by…
Graduates Program 2021 — An interview with James Skelton
A key factor in maintaining our differentiation is embracing innovation, diversity and the fresh perspectives that come to our firm from employing graduates. In the lead up to the Graduates Program for 2021 we will be interviewing our past graduates and ask them to reflect on what their most interesting and…
Holiday Office Closure 2020
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