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Rachelle Downie

Acted for a global biopharmaceutical company in a global patent infringement and revocation proceeding (trial and appeal) in relation to its “game changer” hepatitis C treatment.
Acted for a generic pharmaceutical company to successfully resist an interlocutory injunction in relation to its launch of a cholesterol lowering medication.
Acted for a global life sciences company in a global patent infringement and revocation proceeding relating to non-invasive prenatal DNA testing.
Acted for a global pharmaceutical company in numerous patent revocation and infringement proceedings before the Federal and Full Federal Court of Australia, including in relation to an inquiry into compensation pursuant to an undertaking as to damages following the successful revocation of a pharmaceutical patent. 
Acted for a major global product design and technology company in patent infringement and revocation proceedings in relation to a consumer product.
Advised a major pharmaceutical company on patent enforcement strategies for its patent portfolio for a biopharmaceutical product of significant global value and importance. 
Advised a global biotechnology company involving a large, complex patent portfolio concerning a biologic medicine, formulation, methods of production and their use in treating inflammatory conditions. 
Advised a biopharmaceutical company in relation to patent validity issues regarding a biologic therapeutic. 
Acted for a major technology company in a significant patent and design dispute encompassing multiple patents relating to smartphones and tablets.
Acted for a major online wagering company in multiple “bet the company” proceedings in relation to its house brand trade mark.
Acted for an online clothing manufacturer before the Federal Court involving issues of trade mark and copyright infringement and consumer law issues (including greenwashing).
Acted for a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment in trade mark litigation involving its house brand trade mark.
Acted for a leading golfing company in trade mark and consumer law litigation.
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