Chantal Savage

Chantal Savage is an accomplished legal professional serving as a Special Counsel in intellectual property disputes. Her expertise encompasses a comprehensive range of IP rights, including patents, trade marks, copyright, and trade secrets. With a robust background in molecular biology and biochemistry, she brings a nuanced understanding to her practice, particularly within the life sciences sector. Chantal has adeptly handled complex, high-value, multi-jurisdictional patent infringement and revocation proceedings, aiding both global and local companies across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and renewable energy industries. Chantal's extensive experience in IP litigation is well-recognised through her work at both trial and appellate levels in the Federal and High Courts of Australia, as well as the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Her current role at Pearce IP is preceded by significant positions at Baker McKenzie as Special Counsel and Senior Associate, where she honed her skills in IP litigation. Prior to this, she spent nearly nine years at Jones Day, engaging in patent litigation and providing pharmaceutical regulatory advice. Her earlier roles include serving as a Legal Advisor at IFPI in London and working as an IP Solicitor at Wragge & Co LLP. At Gilbert + Tobin, she worked on copyright litigation, comparative advertising, and patent and trade mark matters, including a secondment as Acting Legal Counsel at Goodman Fielder. Chantal's academic credentials are equally impressive, holding a Master of Intellectual Property Law from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Science from The Australian National University, equipping her with the knowledge and skills essential for her practice in intellectual property law.