Profile

Ioana has experience in a wide range of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters including relating to patents, trade marks, copyrights, designs and confidential information. Her experience encompasses diverse technological fields and a variety of sectors including pharmaceutical and life sciences, agricultural and consumer goods.

Prior to joining Powell Gilbert, Ioana was the associate to a Judge at the Federal Court of Australia. Ioana gained experience as a solicitor at a pre-eminent firm in Australia.

 

Key Cases

  • Cipla v Bristol-Myers Squibb / Pfizer, Federal Court of Australia (Apixaban)
  • Societe Civile et Agricole du Vieux Chateau Certan v Kreglinger, Federal Court of Australia (Australia) Pty Ltd (Wine trade marks)
Qualifications

2023 Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High and Federal Courts of Australia

Education

BA (Philosophy and International Politics), University of Melbourne

Juris Doctor, University of Melbourne

Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice, University of New South Wales

Connections & Networks

Member of IPSoc, IPSANZ

Awards & Recognition
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If I wasn't a lawyer

Investigative Journalist

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Pets

Charlie the Cavoodle

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Places I've Lived

Australia, Netherlands, France, USA, Romania