Amy Surkis
- Commercial Law Intellectual Property
Amy has particular expertise in intellectual property litigation and has extensive experience leading complex patent litigation matters in the Federal Court of Australia, both at first instance and appeal.
Amy has experience in a wide range of industries, including the pharmaceutical, biologics and mining sectors. Her practice has also included providing comprehensive advice to clients on protecting and enforcing their intellectual property rights (including copyright, trade marks and patents).
She has recently been recognised as a Rising Star in Intellectual Property by Doyles (2022) and Managing IP (2019).
Prior to coming to the bar, Amy was a Senior Associate in MinterEllison’s disputes resolution team.
Amy graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Laws (first class honours) and Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology and Biochemistry).
Amy read with Peter Creighton-Selvay and her senior mentor is Tom Cordiner KC.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under the Professional Standards Legislation
Contact
- P03 9225 6091
- M0409 110 921
- E[email protected]
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Emmerson Chambers
Level 18 Room 13
200 Queen Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Jane King
03 9225 8558
Expertise
- Consumer Law
- Contractual Disputes
- Appellate
- Confidential Information
- Copyright & Designs
- Patents
- Trade Marks
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (First Class Hons) (Mon)
Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology and Biochemistry)
Victoria
State and Territory Courts and Tribunals
Federal Court of Australia
High Court of Australia
Publications
Intellectual Property - Trade Mark Law Update - Vitaco Health IP Pty Ltd v AFI Cosmetic Pty Ltd (No 3) [2024] FCA 598
07 May 2024Intellectual Property - Patent Law Update - Jusand Nominees Pty Ltd v Rattlejack Innovations Pty Ltd [2023] FCAFC 178
02 May 2024Intellectual Property - Patent Law Update - the Full Court gives SARB’s latest parking product the green light, but says that VMS’ patents remain valid.
30 April 2024Intellectual Property – Patent Law Update - validity, manner of manufacture. Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited v Commissioner of Patents (No 3) [2024] FCA 212
26 April 2024Intellectual Property – Patent Law Update: Section 117, authorisation and “Swiss-style” claims, liability not avoided - but where to on damages?
14 February 2024The Agency Group Australia Ltd v H.A.S. Real Estate Pty Ltd [2023] FCAFC 203
09 February 2024Intellectual Property Law Update - McD Asia Pacific LLC v Hungry Jack’s Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 1412
13 November 2023Halal Certification Authority Pty Limited v Flujo Sanguineo Holdings Pty Limited [2023] FCFCA 175
08 November 2023Cantarella Bros Pty Ltd v Lavazza Australia Pty Ltd (No. 3) [2023] FCA 1258
02 November 2023Intellectual Property - Appellate Law Update - Directed Electronics OE Pty Ltd v Gridtraq Australia Pty Ltd [2023] FCAFC 149
02 October 2023Patent Law Update - Sanofi v Amgen Inc. (No 2) [2023] FCA 1156
26 September 2023Patent Law Update - Hanwha Solutions Corporation v REC Solar Pte Ltd [2023] FCA 1017
14 September 2023Energy Beverages LLC v Kangaroo Mother Australia Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 999
23 August 2023MMD Design and Consultancy Limited v Camco Engineering Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 827
08 August 2023UbiPark Pty Ltd v TMA Capital Australia Pty Ltd (No 2) [2023] FCA 885
07 August 2023Patent Law Update - ToolGen Incorporated v Fisher (No 2) [2023] FCA 794
07 August 2023Copyright Law Update - Chapcon Building Services Pty Ltd v Spectrum Homes Qld Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 873
07 August 2023Trade Mark Law Update - Ragopika Pty Ltd v Padmasingh Isaac Trading as Aachi Spices and Foods [2023] FCA 487
06 July 2023Patent Law Update - Vehicle Monitoring Systems Pty Limited v SARB Management Group Pty Ltd trading as Database Consultants Australia (No 8) [2023] FCA 182.
15 June 2023Trade Mark Law Update - Seven Network (Operations) Limited v 7-Eleven Inc [2023] FCA 608
06 June 2023Patent Law Update - Sandoz Ltd v Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company [2023] EWCA Civ 472
06 June 2023Patent Law Update - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation v Urrbrae Foods Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 504
02 June 2023Intellectual Property Law Update - New Aim Pty Ltd v Leung [2023] FCAFC 67
31 May 2023Copyright and Confidential Information Law Update - Austin Engineering Pty Ltd v Podulova [2023] FCA 419
Memberships
Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ)