Profile
Tony Bennett
A highly acclaimed intellectual property lawyer, Tony acts for Australian and international entities in relation to commercial ventures, dealing with the protection and transfer of intellectual property rights, distribution agreements for patents, trade marks, copyright and other forms of intellectual property.
Tony’s clients include commercial organisations from both the public and private sectors, patent and trade mark attorneys, private individuals and a number of multi-national organisations. His clients extend across the Asia-Pacific Region, Europe and the United States.
His success can be attributed to his thorough knowledge of the law and his innate ability to simplify and get to the heart of highly complex matters. Tony’s strong commercial background gives him a unique capacity to assist litigants make commercially rational decisions in the midst of heated litigation.
Tony is a Bennett & Philp Lawyers Founding Partner and Consultant.
In addition, Tony is a Director of the National Plastics Group and a Director of ecycle innovator, Greenbox Systems. He has more than 35 years of experience in law and is highly respected within the legal fraternity.
Tony Bennett nominated as “Preeminent” Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer – Queensland, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession, 2017
Bennett & Philp Lawyers named as a “First Tier” Leading Intellectual Property Law Firm – Queensland 2017, 2018.
Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession, 2018
Tony Bennett nominated as “Recommended” Leading Technology, Media and Telecommunications Lawyers – Queensland 2017, 2018.
Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession, 2018
Bennett & Philp nominated as “Recommended” Leading Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Firm – Queensland 2017, 2018.
Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession, 2018
Experienced, respected, trusted.
Milestones
Master of Laws (Advanced) (LL.M) | Intellectual Property Law and Restrictive Trade Practices | University of Queensland
Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand International Trademark Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association
1979 High Court of Australia