
Amy Surkis
- Commercial Law Intellectual Property
Prior to joining the Bar, Amy was a Senior Associate in MinterEllison’s disputes resolution team.
Amy’s practice encompasses all forms of intellectual property. Amy has particular expertise in Federal Court patent and trade mark litigation as well as patent and trade mark prosecution and oppositions. Amy also provides advice to clients on protecting and enforcing their intellectual property rights, including copyright, trade marks, designs and patents.
She has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide (2022, 2023, 2024) and Legal 500 (2025).
Amy graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Laws (first class honours) and Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology and Biochemistry).
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
Recent Cases
CQMS v ESCO – opposition to application to amend claims (APO, with Peter Creighton-Selvay).
Design Ideas v Sales Force National – alleged patent infringement (Federal Court, with Ian Horak KC).
Allied Pumps v UON – alleged patent infringement and cross-claim for invalidity (Federal Court, with Anthony Bannon SC, Tom Cordiner KC and Megan Evetts).
Fonterra v A2 Milk Company – opposition to application for patent (APO).
Australian Keg Company v Total Animal Supplies – alleged patent infringement and trade mark infringement (Federal Court, with Peter Creighton-Selvay).
CQMS v ESCO – oppositions to four patent applications (heard separately) (APO, with Peter Creighton-Selvay).
Justin Corke v Muses Ceramics Australia – alleged design infringement (Federal Court, with Peter Creighton-Selvay).
Ferroglobe Innovation v Anteotech – alleged breach of contract, breach of confidence, breach of fiduciary duty and entitlement dispute in relation to various patent applications (Federal Court with Patrick Flynn SC and David Larish).
Earthtrack group v Moma Products – application for non-infringement declaration (Federal Court).
Rock Solid Industries International v Armorman 4x4 – alleged design infringement (Federal Court).
Scidera v Meat and Livestock Australia – alleged patent infringement (Federal Court).
Dyson Technology v SharkNinja – alleged patent infringement and cross-claim for invalidity (Federal Court, with Patrick Flynn SC).
CQMS v Hensley Industries – opposition to patent application (APO).
UON v Indian Ocean Engineering – oppositions to two patent applications (heard together) (APO).
Skydive Holdings v Blue Sky Adventures – alleged trade mark infringement, misleading or deceptive conduct and passing off (Federal Court, with Siobhan Ryan KC).
Darryl Davis Seminars v Sherrie Storor – alleged trade mark infringement, misleading or deceptive conduct and passing off (Federal Court, with Peter Creighton-Selvay).
Koa Sports v Kennedy - alleged trade mark infringement, misleading or deceptive conduct and passing off (Federal Circuit Court).
Zeally Bay Sourdough – application to register “Zeally Bay Sourdough” as trade mark (ATMO).
National Cancer Foundation v Registrar of Trade Marks – application to intervene in appeal from ATMO decision to revoke “Brown Nose Day” trade mark (Federal Court).
Our Community – application to register “Institute of Community Directors Australia” and “Our Community” (ATMO).
Need v Looselabel – alleged breach of contract, copyright infringement and trade mark infringement (County Court, with Clare Cunliffe).
United Petroleum v OTR 328 – alleged trade mark infringement, misleading or deceptive conduct and passing off (Federal Court, with Luke Merrick SC).
National Cancer Foundation v Red Nose – application for removal for non-use in relation to nine trade mark registrations (ATMO, with Edward Heerey KC).
National Cancer Foundation v Red Nose – opposition to registration of “Brown Nose Month” trade mark (ATMO, with Edward Heerey KC).
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)