Cameron Lang

Professional Summary

Cameron is a Senior Associate in the intellectual property litigation and dispute resolution team. He has more than 9 years of legal practice in the intellectual property field.

Cameron assists with all aspects of intellectual property-related legal matters, with a particular focus on disputes, dispute resolution and litigation. He has acted for clients in the Federal Court of Australia, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, various state-level courts, as well as hearings at IP Australia and domain name disputes at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Practice Areas

Cameron assists clients with all stages of their disputes across all types of intellectual property, as well as non-contentious matters such as intellectual property-related legal agreements and business transactions. He has particular expertise with:

• Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Trade Mark Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Trade Mark Oppositions
• Domain Name Disputes
• Australian Consumer Law (misleading & deceptive conduct) Litigation
• Copyright, Confidential Information & Related IP Litigation
• Project Management of International IP Disputes & Enforcement Activities
• IP Related Agreement Advice, IP Licensing & Preparation of IP Related Agreements

Past business clients include small and medium enterprise (SME) clients as well as large national or multinational companies across all industries and sectors. He also regularly works with local commercial law firms and overseas IP law & attorney firms, assisting them with their clients’ Australian intellectual property requirements.

Approach

Cameron takes a collaborative and client-focussed approach to dispute resolution and legal work. By getting to know each client and their individual needs, he can work with clients to develop a tailored strategy which is best suited to achieving their goals. An always commercial and pragmatic approach ensures that legal strategy is closely aligned with his clients’ business strategy and priorities. In litigation and other intellectual property disputes, his knowledge and attention to detail ensures that his clients’ interests are strongly represented, while at the same time constantly exploring possible commercial resolutions.

Track Record

A selection of recent matters managed by Cameron:

• Successfully opposing a competitor’s trade mark applications for a large online retailer, with favourable judgements both in opposition proceedings at IP Australia and on appeal in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
• Developing and implementing a strong trade mark enforcement strategy for a national healthcare business, identifying and successfully pursuing multiple infringers.
• Successfully defending an overseas industrial supply company in relation to Australian Consumer Law and passing of claims in the County Court of Victoria.
• Assisting a large national property developer with the joint venture acquisition of an established brand, including preparation of IP terms for joint venture, assignment and licensing agreements.
• Managing complex trade mark removal proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia for an international hotel chain.