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  • Intellectual Property Lawyers

    IP Lawyers x Innovative Problem Solvers

    As a firm that specialises in helping creative Australians run great businesses, intellectual property is at the core of what we do.

    We work across all areas of IP law, including copyright, trade marks, designs law and patents. Get in touch with one of our team today for assistance identifying, protecting, commercialise and defending your IP rights and assets in Australia and internationally.

     

    Who we work with

    Our experienced IP lawyers work with a wide range of creative individuals and businesses. From those looking to take their side hustle to the next level, to major corporations, artists, musicians, film producers and more, we’re here to assist you with all of your IP needs.

    For more information about the industries we work with, take a look at our client industries here.

     

    Looking for legal assistance or advice? We’d love to help. Get in touch with one of our IP lawyers today.

     

    Intellectual property advice services

    We provide specialised advice on intellectual property (IP), such as:

    • Copyright.
    • Trade marks.
    • Registered designs.
    • Patents.
    • The best IP options for your business.
    • IP strategy, protection and commercialisation.
    • IP portfolio management.
    • Trade mark, patent and design applications.
    • IP advice in sale of business transactions.
    • IP infringement advice.
    • The application of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth), Designs Act 2003 (Cth) and Patents Act 1990 (Cth).
    • Moral rights and performer rights.
    • Navigating the intersection between copyright law and designs law.
    • Social media, the internet and IP.
    • Technology, AI and IP.
    • Pre-publishing legal advice and IP clearances for ads, scripts, books, social media content and other publications.

    Intellectual property contract services

    We can draft, review and negotiate a range of contracts relating to IP, including:

    • IP licence agreements and deeds.
    • IP assignment agreements and deeds.
    • Contractor agreements.
    • Collaboration agreements.
    • Client services agreements.
    • Design services agreements.
    • Publishing agreements.
    • Confidentiality agreements.
    • Artist / designer commission agreements.
    • Synchronisation agreements.
    • Production agreements.
    • Recording agreements.
    • Band partnership agreements.
    • 360 agreements.
    • Producer agreements.
    • Software and website development agreements.
    • Research and development agreements.
    • Technology transfer agreements.
    • Moral rights consent forms.
    • Supply and Manufacturing agreements.
    • App, website and online store terms and conditions.

    Intellectual property commercialisation services

    We can help you commercialise your creativity through IP protection for copyright, trade marks, registered designs and patents:

    Copyright:

    • Agreements and deeds relating to copyright.
    • Copyright licensing and assignment.
    • Copyright commissioning agreements.
    • Co-author agreements for copyright material.

     

    Trade marks:

    • Applications to register your trade marks (in Australia and internationally).
    • Trade mark licensing and assignment. 

     

    Registered designs:

    • Applications to register and certify your designs (in Australia and internationally).
    • Design licensing and assignment. 
    • Design services agreements. 
    • Design commission agreements.

     

    Patents

    • Patent applications (in Australia and internationally).
    • Patent licensing and assignment.
    • Collaboration agreements.  
    • Supply agreements. 

    Intellectual property infringement services

    We have specialist experience dealing with IP infringement and disputes, including:

    • Drafting and responding to cease and desist letters.
    • Alternative dispute resolution.
    • Negotiations and mediation.
    • Litigation.
    • IP disclaimers.

    Legacy and estate planning services

    Looking to create a ‘legacy’ to pass on to your family, friends, charities or others? We can assist with things such as:

    • Advice on estate planning in relation to your copyright and IP assets.
    • Drafting wills and testamentary documents.
    • Gallery bequests.

    Common problems our IP lawyers solve

    • What are my IP rights?
    • What is the difference between copyright, trade marks, designs and patents, and which should I use to protect my work and grow my business?
    • Has my IP been infringed?
    • How do I protect my work from copycats?
    • I’ve been offered a contract relating to my work. What does it mean and should I sign?
    • How can I obtain a licence to use someone else’s IP?
    • How do I legally obtain ownership of someone else’s IP?
    • How do I make money from licensing or selling my IP assets?
    • I want to collaborate with another creator, how do I protect my IP in this process?
    • I am restructuring my business, how can I ensure the new entity owns my IP assets?
    • I’m purchasing/selling a business, what do I need to do to ensure the proper transfer of IP assets?

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