Minter Ellison adds two partners in Melbourne

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Minter Ellison adds two partners in Melbourne

February 05 2014

Wayne McMaster and Robert Cooper have joined Minter Ellison’s Melbourne office. Both were previously with King & Wood Mallesons

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Wayne McMaster
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Robert Cooper

McMaster is a patent litigator and patent attorney. He specialises in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, as well as pharmaceutical compliance and licensing issues.

Cooper’s practice focuses on patent and trade mark litigation, as well as trade mark portfolio management. He also advises on IT and telecommunications disputes.

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