What’s in a name: reputation or fame? Reflections on Taylor v Killer Queen LLC [2026] HCA 5 (18 May 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:15:00 GMT

Please join us for an AIPPI seminar with Christian Dimitriadis SC and Rob Clark on the case of Taylor v Killer Queen LLC.

Christian and Rob discuss their key takeaways from the recent High Court decision in respect of reputation, discretion and blameworthy conduct.

Registration is free for members and $40 for non-members.

For in-person attendees, refreshments will be provided after the seminar.

Christian Dimitriadis SC commenced his practice at the Bar in 2001 and has been a member of Nigel Bowen Chambers since that time. He was appointed Senior Counsel in 2014.

Christian specialises in intellectual property law, including patent, copyright and trade mark matters. He regularly appears in the Federal Court of Australia, both at first instance and on appeal, and has appeared in a number of leading intellectual property cases in the High Court of Australia. He also appears in the Australian Patent Office, the Copyright Tribunal of Australia, the Australian Trade Marks Office and other relevant administrative tribunals.

Christian was previously a solicitor and a registered patent attorney. He holds tertiary qualifications in science and law and completed a research year in the field of synthetic organic chemistry.

Rob Clark has broad practice, spanning intellectual property, general commercial litigation (including class actions), tax and administrative law. He has appeared in the Federal Court and High Court, and Courts and Tribunals in NSW, Victoria, and WA. Rob has appeared both led and unled.

Rob has particular experience in intellectual property law, and has appeared in a number of leading intellectual property law cases.

Rob has been recognised in Chambers and Partners – Asia Pacific and Doyles Guide for his expertise in intellectual property law, in Legal500 for his expertise in both intellectual property law and commercial disputes, and in Best Lawyers in Australia for his expertise in litigation, commercial law and intellectual property law.

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What’s in a name: reputation or fame? Reflections on Taylor v Killer Queen LLC [2026] HCA 5 (18 May 2026)