Lucy accepts briefs in commercial law with a keen interest in intellectual property, consumer law and the automotive industry. She approaches briefs with a commercial mindset and a true understanding of business complexity and drivers. Lucy was recognised in Doyle’s list of Leading Intellectual Property Junior Counsel – Australia 2022 & 2023; Doyle’s list of Leading Technology, Media & Telecommunications Junior Counsel – Australia - 2023; Doyle's list of Leading Intellectual Property Junior Counsel - Victoria, 2021 - 2023; Doyle’s list of Leading Technology, Media & Telecommunications Junior Counsel - Victoria, 2020 - 2023.
Her recent experience includes:
Lucy’s experience as a solicitor, including managing the legal department at Toyota Australia, allows her to provide advocacy and advice that is commercially sound. Lucy commenced as a lawyer at Corrs Chambers Westgarth managing contentious and non-contentious intellectual property and information technology matters. At Toyota Australia, Lucy was recognised for her ability to deal with complex matters including those involving regulators and franchisees navigating the legal framework and commercial objectives.
Lucy has advanced analytical skills and she was conferred a Master of Laws from University of Melbourne which included a thesis in intellectual property. She is regularly asked to present on intellectual property issues and her analysis is regularly published.
Lucy was the Chief Examiner and lecturer in Copyright and Designs at Monash University. She is currently chair of the Victorian committee of IPSANZ and on the editorial panel of the Australian Intellectual Property Law Bulletin.
Lucy read with Peter Wallis KC and her senior mentor is Philip Solomon KC.
Reported Court decisions
Hoser v Georges [2023] FedCFamC2G 550, acting on behalf of respondents in successful strike out application
Grow MF Pty Ltd v Parthy [2023] FCA 442, obtained urgent interlocutory relief for company against former chief technology officer [subject to application for leave to appeal]
Henley Constructions Pty Ltd v Henley Arch Pty Ltd [2023] FCAFC 62; 171 IPR 225 (led by T Cordiner KC), acting for successful respondent in appeal and cross-appeal [special leave application by Henley Constructions currently pending]
Bed Bath 'N' Table Pty Ltd v Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 1380 (led by IP Horak KC), predominantly successful in opposing interlocutory application to file late evidence
Henley Arch Pty Ltd v Henley Constructions Pty Ltd [2021] FCA 1369 (led by T Cordiner KC), trade mark infringement and contravention of Australian Consumer Law
Clover Corporation Limited v Tobias [2020] FCA 1244 (led by IP Horak), opposing stay of an interlocutory order pending leave to appeal
PositiveG Investments Pty Ltd as Trustee for the PositiveG Trust v Li [2020] FCCA 2548, summary judgment for design infringement
Comite International Olympique v Tempting Brands Netherlands BV [2019] ATMO 41, opposing trade mark application
Archibald v Powlett [2017] VSCA 259 (21 September 2017) (led by M Bearman), acting for respondent in appeal from County Court decision (pro bono)
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue [2016] VSCA 194 (led by M Flynn KC), acting for taxpayer
Reported IP Australia decisions
Nova Pharmaceuticals Australasia Pty Ltd v The Pharmacy Guild & anor [2023] ATMO 111
L'Oreal v Provendex Pty Ltd [2023] ATMO 81
Mermaid (Brands) Limited v Yongfeng Trade Co Limited [2022] ATMO 189
Steven Borovec v K-fee System GmbH [2020] APO 2 (led by IP Horak), acting for opponent to patent registration
Selected unreported / settled matters
Acting for brand owner & manufacturer protecting confidential information (lead by E Heerey KC & M Fleming, 2022-2023)
Acting for product owner in copyright and consumer law claim against imitator (2020-2022)
Acting for clothing brand owner in dispute with competitor over various consumer law contraventions (led by T Cordiner KC, 2021)
Acting for innovative manufacturer protecting confidential information (lead by IP Horak, 2020-2022)
Acting for aeronautical engineering company seeking declaration of unjustified threats and defending claim of patent infringement (led by IP Horak, 2020)
Acting for purchasers seeking specific performance of purchase of land (2018/19)
Acting for B2B e-commerce site protecting confidential information (2018/19)
Acting for trade mark owner seeking to enforce rights and defend non-use application (led by T Cordiner QC and P Wallis QC, 2019)
Acting for trade mark owner in infringement proceedings (led by T Cordiner QC, 2017/18)
Selected recent publications
Selected recent presentations