Gail Hill
Gail Hill
Partner


Level 23, 44 Market St
Sydney NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA
Tel +61 2 8231 1017
Fax +61 2 8231 1099
Recent Publications
04 Aug 2010
All mature trade mark registration systems have provision for removal or limitation of a registration for non use. In Australia the removal provisions have traditionally been strictly applied. Recent decisions indicate a trend towards more active exercise of the Registrar's discretion in favour of the registered owner.

01 Feb 2010
Companies, both within Australia and overseas, continue to send sham invoices seeking payment to publish information in a "journal" for a fee. Please read on for further information and assistance.
Gail has over 25 years experience as a senior IP practitioner across all aspects of Australian trade mark law.  She has a specialist practice in contentious trade mark opposition and removal proceedings dispute resolution, as well as advising in relation to associated strategic trade mark clearance, registration, assignment and due diligence and other aspects of portfolio audit and management.
 
Gail represents both Australian and international clients in a wide range of industries with a particular focus on the personal care, computer games, paper products and wine industries. Her clients include global corporations with international brand protection requirements.  Her knowledge of the cross cultural issues for branding in various countries including the Asia region, provide a particular benefit for businesses exporting and seeking trade mark protection outside Australia.
 
Gail has run a specialised trade mark practice since joining FB Rice in 1985, and has been a partner of the firm since 1988.  Gail is located in our Sydney office.
 

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney
  • Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Personal care
  • Computer games
  • Paper products 
  • Wine industries

Industry Focus

Professional Affiliations

  • Registered Trade Marks Attorney
  • Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales
  • Member of International Trade Mark Association
  • Member of the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ)
  • Member of the Law Society of New South Wales
  • Member of the Women’s Law Association of NSW, Inc
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