Nicholas Smith

• Intellectual Property
  • Registered designs
  • Trademarks
  • Copyright
  • Infringement
• Startup Law
  • Trademarks
• Civil Litigation
  • Advocacy

• Nicholas Smith IP and Litigation

  Principal

  January, 2015 - Present

  I provide specialist legal advice and representation to clients engaged in IP and general commercial disputes. I have a specialist expertise in trade mark and domain name issues.

• Blackstone Chambers

  Barrister

  September, 2011 - December, 2015

  I practised at the NSW Bar for 5 years where I developed a commercial and intellectual property practice. I acted and advised in disputes involving contract, equity, corporations, trade practices and insolvency law. I appeared in trials in the Federal and State courts, interlocutory applications, arbitrations and mediations.

• King & Wood Mallesons

  Solicitor

  July, 2006 - September, 2011

  I practised in the areas of Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution and Banking and Finance. I acted for retail, media and technology clients in copyright, trade mark and design matters including in respect of customs seizures, trap purchases and urgent injunctions. I researched and advised clients on issues relating to copyright, trade mark and banking law. I also prepared transaction documents, prepared submissions and appeared on behalf of clients in court.

• Columbia University

  Masters of Law

  2005 - 2006

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  Australian National University

  Bec/LLB (Hons)

  1998 - 2002

455 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia