P: 02 9930 7950
E: s.ross@nigelbowen.com.au
Clerk: Alistair Coyne
E: a.coyne@nigelbowen.com.au
Shauna was called to the Bar in April 2012. She predominantly practices in all areas of intellectual property law. Shauna’s considerable experience in IP law complements her commercial litigation practice.
Prior to being called to the Bar, Shauna was a solicitor at a multinational law firm in Sydney and in house at British American Tobacco in London where she worked for General Counsel and was involved in the centralised protection of BAT’s IP assets with a particular focus on Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.
Shauna has substantial experience in intellectual property litigation, intellectual property advisory work and prosecutions at IP Australia, routinely appearing unled or led by highly regarded Senior Counsel.
Examples of significant cases that she has appeared in as counsel include:
Allergan Australia Pty Ltd v Self Care IP Holdings Pty Ltd (BOTOX trade mark infringement case with associated causes of action including ACL, in the Full Court and on the Special Leave Application)
Trident Seafoods Corporation v Trident Foods Pty Ltd (trade mark registrability and removal actions with a focus on authorisation, at first instance and on appeal)
FanFirm Pty Limited v Fanatics, LLC (FANATICS trade mark infringement case with associated causes of action including removal and cancellation, at first instance and on appeal)
JR Consulting & Drafting Pty Ltd & Anor v Cummings & Ors (copyright infringement, trade mark infringement, breach of confidence and other causes of action, at first instance, on appeal and on the Special Leave Application)
Copyright Agency Limited v Isentia Pty Ltd and Meltwater Australia Pty Ltd (in the Copyright Tribunal and on appeal)
Community First Credit Union Limited v Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited (trade mark registrability and cancellation actions, at first instance and on appeal).
Shauna has acted for Australian and international clients in a diverse range of industries including media, mining, construction, fashion, FMCG, health, beauty, retail, sport, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, manufacturing, chemicals, automotive, electronics, agriculture, government, financial services, education, travel, telecommunications and professional services.
Shauna has been recognised by:
Chambers and Partners 2023, 2024 and 2025:
“Shauna Ross is well reputed for the breadth of her intellectual property knowledge, which spans trade marks, copyright, design, domain name disputes and patents”
“Shauna is very knowledgeable about IP law, an efficient operator and a clear communicator. She is a pleasure to work with.”
“Shauna Ross has incredible knowledge of Australian case law – an absolute authority on what rights people have, from old to the latest cases.”
“My client was tremendously pleased with her work. She is brilliant and gifted with legal talent.”
Doyles Guide in Leading Intellectual Property Barristers (NSW) in 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025:
“Shauna is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and articulate. She weighs the pros and cons of next steps in litigation very carefully before recommending the best course of action.”
Shauna Ross – Nigel Bowen Chambers “Eye for detail. Meticulous advice. Great communication skills.”
“Shauna is an outstanding IP barrister and one of the best in Australia. Shauna punches above her weight in every dispute. She always goes above and beyond for the client, and is passionate about achieving the best result possible.”
Best Lawyers in Australia 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 Editions: Recognised for Intellectual Property and Litigation Law.
