Pizzeys to be absorbed into Griffith Hack in push to strengthen Australian capability

In a statement, the IP firm shared how bringing Pizzeys into operation and uniting the two long-standing firms within the same network is aimed at strengthening its ability to deliver “effective and high-quality IP services in Australia”.

The change is expected to take effect from 1 July, when Pizzeys will co-locate within Griffith Hack’s offices and transition away from operating under its own brand.

Until then, both firms will continue to operate independently, particularly in relation to the provision of attorney professional services.

Griffith Hack currently has a team of more than 130 staff, including over 50 patent and trade mark attorneys and lawyers across its offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, with the addition of the Pizzeys team only going to further bolster the firm’s headcount.

Through the move, the firms will bring together and consolidate their “complementary strengths”, enhancing services for a broad client base that includes international associates, corporate clients and innovators seeking intellectual property protection in Australia.

Dr Andrew Blattman, CEO of IPH, shared how the absorption will sharpen the group’s ability to service global clients in Australia by combining Pizzeys’ strong international associate network with the scale, depth and resourcing of a larger, more powerful team.

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“Both firms have been valued members of our group for many years. Bringing them together strengthens Griffith Hack’s inbound practice in Australia by combining Pizzeys’ strong relationships with international associates with the depth and expertise of a larger team,” Blattman stated.

Lars Koch, managing principal of Pizzeys, explained how the move to join a larger organisation will deliver multiple benefits, including enhanced client value, expanded opportunities for staff, and stronger support for the combined group’s long-term growth and international success.

“We have always prided ourselves on delivering the highest quality IP services and now, as part of a larger firm, we can offer our clients even greater value and provide our people with enhanced career opportunities,” Koch noted.

“Combining forces with Griffith Hack will assure the combined firm’s future success and growth in both Australia and internationally.”

Aaron Le Poidevin, managing director of Griffith Hack, praised Pizzeys for its strong reputation in the IP space, welcoming its team and sharing how he looks forward to working together to further strengthen capability across Australia.

“Pizzeys has developed an excellent reputation for its work particularly with international associates on inbound IP matters,” Le Poidevin said.

“We are delighted to welcome their team and clients and look forward to working together to further strengthen our capability in Australia.”