Professional biography
Kim O'Connell is a partner in Mallesons’ Sydney office where she specialises in intellectual property law and related areas of trade practices and consumer protection.
Kim's focus includes exploitation, protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. She also has experience in advising clients on misuse of confidential information and breaches of the Trade Practices Act.
Kim has significant experience in patent disputes. Recently she has represented clients in matters involving inventions in fields such as biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, genetically modified plants and telecommunications.
Kim has also conducted matters relating to plastics, mining, explosives, railways, internet security and business methods. She regularly advised clients on patent issues and commercialisation.
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