Amy

Surkis

Amy is a commercial litigator with expertise in intellectual property litigation. WIth a scientific background, Amy has extensive patent litigation experience in the Federal Court of Australia, both at first instance and on appeal.  She also accepts briefs more broadly, including in trade marks, copyright and breach of confidence disputes.

Landline Phone
03 9225 6091
Mobile Phone
0409 110 921
Fax Number
03 9225 8668
Address
Level 18, Emmerson Chambers
200 Queen Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Email
amy.surkis@vicbar.com.au

Amy is a commercial litigator with expertise in intellectual property litigation. WIth a scientific background, Amy has extensive patent litigation experience in the Federal Court of Australia, both at first instance and on appeal.  She also accepts briefs more broadly, including in trade marks, copyright and breach of confidence disputes.

Amy has experience in a wide range of industries, including the pharmaceutical, biologics and mining sectors. Her practice has also included providing comprehensive advice to clients on protecting and enforcing their intellectual property rights (including copyright, trade marks and patents).

She has recently been recognised as a Rising Star in Intellectual Property by Doyles (2022) and Managing IP (2019).

Prior to coming to the bar, Amy was a Senior Associate in MinterEllison’s disputes resolution team.

Amy graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Laws (first class honours) and Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology and Biochemistry).

Amy read with Peter Creighton-Selvay and her senior mentor is Tom Cordiner KC.

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