Shariqa has advised clients in intellectual property, consumer law and regulatory matters for more than a decade. She provides end-to-end IP advice, from IP strategy and commercialisation to protection and enforcement. Shariqa has worked with some of the world’s most renowned brands in complex trade mark prosecutions, IP enforcement proceedings in the Federal Court and domain name disputes. 

While her practice spans all sectors, she is particularly passionate about supporting clients in the fashion, food and beverage and life sciences industries. Shariqa also advises clients on advertising and consumer law issues. Her regulatory expertise covers therapeutic goods and medical devices.

Shariqa delivers strategic, commercially grounded advice that helps clients unlock the full value of their intellectual property and build enduring, brand-driven success. 


*Experience prior to joining Johnson Winter Slattery included in work highlights below. 

Work highlights

Mattel, Inc.

Representing Mattel in a successful trade mark opposition to an application filed by a rival toy maker.* 

US-based, privately owned multinational food and beverage company*

Managing multi-jurisdictional trade mark portfolio and advising on brand enforcement strategy.*

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Health

Successfully defending representations made on product packaging and advertising in enforcement proceedings by the ACCC for misleading or deceptive conduct.*

THE ICONIC

Acting in Federal Court proceedings against a rival e-commerce company for trade mark infringement.*

Medical device manufacturer

Advising on advertising and compliance with the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code.*

Waminda South Coast Women’s Health & Welfare Aboriginal Corporation

Advising Waminda on commercial agreements partnering with other charitable organisations. 

Shariqa is recognised as a ‘Rising Star’ in intellectual property and a leading trade mark professional.

Managing Intellectual Property Rising Star 2024 and 2023, World Trade Mark Review 1000