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Protect Your Intellectual Property
Intellectual property (IP) is a term that describes the application of the mind to develop something new or original.
IP is protected by law and can exist in various forms, including:
- Literary or artistic creations (film, recording, publishing, software, etc.)
- Inventions (Can be patented)
- Branding (Symbols, names or images used in business)
- Designs
Speak With An IP Lawyer
If you need help registering a patent or resolving an intellectual property dispute, fill out our form to speak with a lawyer about your business or commercial interests.
Intellectual Property Lawyers for Registration & Protection
Protecting your IP rights is important because it increases the value of your business. Typically if you are looking to raise capital for your business, merge or sell, financiers or purchasers will take enforceable IP rights into consideration.
As a business, it’s important to:
- Licence agreements for intellectual property
- Consider intellectual property due diligence
- Consider branding strategies, including trade mark registration
- Protect know-how, including patent and design registration
- Ensure licensing agreements and confidentiality agreements protect IP
Commercialising Intellectual Property
All businesses have intellectual property of some kind or another.
Business Names
Domain Names
Trade Secrets
Product Designs
Product Names
Logos
Interventions
Legal Assistance For IP Disputes
If you are facing an intellectual property dispute, our experienced IP lawyers can help protect your rights and resolve the matter efficiently.
We handle disputes involving trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets, whether you’re defending your ownership or enforcing it against unauthorised use.
We will assess your situation, explain your legal options, and guide you through negotiation, mediation or litigation if needed. Whether the issue is local or involves international IP, our solicitors are here to support your commercial interests with practical, strategic advice.
Greenhalgh Pickard’s IP Lawyers
Complete Advice
Often IP resides in an entity removed from the trading entity. If desired, Greenhalgh Pickard’s accountants can provide assistance in the tax structuring of these entities. If you are interested in speaking with an accountant, call (07) 5444 1022 today.
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