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Patents

A patent is an intellectual property right granted for a new invention that is novel and inventive or innovative. We can help by filing patents in Australia, New Zealand and overseas.
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Trade Marks

A trade mark is a sign that is used to distinguish goods or services from those provided by any other person. We can help by filing trade marks in Australia, New Zealand and overseas.
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Design Registrations

A ‘design’ is the overall appearance of a product resulting from its visual features. We can help by filing design registrations in Australia, New Zealand and overseas.
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What is IP?

IP, or intellectual property, refers to the legal rights that individuals or entities hold over the things they create. These creations or inventions can include artistic works, designs, symbols, names, trademarks, and trade secrets.

IP law gives owners rights to their property to ensure they retain exclusive ownership, allowing creators to benefit financially from their ideas and innovations.

There are several important facets of intellectual property law that apply to individuals and organisations in Australia. These include:
Patents
Patents protect new inventions, including products, processes, and technologies. Once granted, they grant the inventor exclusive rights to make, use, and sell the invention for 20 years from the date of filing the patent application. Patent Attorneys can help you create ironclad patents.
Copyrights
Copyright protects original creative works such as artistic works, literary works, musical works, published editions, broadcast signals, journalistic pieces, and the like. It gives the creator exclusive rights to reproduce, publish, perform, communicate, and adapt the work for the typical period of the life of the creator plus 70 years. While copyright happens automatically and doesn’t need to be registered, it pays to have an IP attorney in your corner if your work is used without permission or by a third party.
Trademarks
Trademarks protect brand names, words, logos, symbols, and other distinctive signs. Trademark registration provides exclusive rights and allows the owner to prevent others from using the same or similar marks in the same or similar industries. Trade mark attorneys or intellectual property lawyers ensure that your trademark is used correctly.
Designs
Design rights protect the visual appearance of a product, including its shape, configuration, and pattern and/or ornamentation. Registered designs provide exclusive rights to prevent others from copying or imitating the design for usually 5 years, renewable up to 10 or 15 years (depending on the country). In some countries it is possible to get design protection for graphical user interfaces. Patent attorneys and IP lawyers can register designs for you.

What area of the law do IP attorneys specialise in?

Intellectual property protection in Australia is governed by various laws and regulations, including the Patents Act 1990, Trade Marks Act 1995, Copyright Act 1968, Designs Act 2003, and the common law. IP Australia, a government agency, is responsible for administering and granting IP rights in the country.
Intellectual property protection in Australia is governed by various laws and regulations, including the Patents Act 1990, Trade Marks Act 1995, Copyright Act 1968, Designs Act 2003, and the common law. IP Australia, a government agency, is responsible for administering and granting IP rights in the country.
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What Do IP Attorneys Do?

IP attorneys in Australia specialise in intellectual property. They provide legal services related to intellectual property, and can help clients apply for, protect, enforce, and manage their intellectual property using support offered by the law. Intellectual property attorneys can undertake a range of services for clients, including:

  1. 1. Intellectual property registration

    Where individuals and entities register their intellectual property through the use of patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

  2. 2. Portfolio management

    Strategic advice on how to best manage a portfolio of international property, ensuring registrations are up to date and compliant.

  3. 3. IP enforcement and litigation

    When IP is infringed, IP attorneys can provide infringement advice and support legal action on behalf of their clients, including lawsuits, cease and desist letters, negotiations, and representation in court.

  4. 4. IP licencing and commercialisation

    IP attorneys can advise you on the different ways that your product or invention could be commercialised with the assistance of intellectual property.

  5. 5. Due diligence

    Due diligence investigations can yield insight into the ownership, validity, and value of intellectual property assets during a range of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.

  6. 6. IP advisory

    IP attorneys can also offer advice on high level IP strategy, IP protections strategies, risk mitigation, trade secret protection, domain name disputes, copyright infringement issues, and other related legal services.

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IP Guardian's Experience

The team at IP Guardian has decades of combined experience working across all kinds of intellectual property matters. Intellectual property can be very complex, and is at the mercy of constant law changes and updates. IP Guardian's attorneys stay abreast of all these changes and developments, ensuring that our clients get the absolute best in tailored advice based on current laws and case law. No matter what kind of intellectual property dispute you are facing, we can help you reach the best possible outcome.

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"IP Guardian helped me to protect my idea before I disclosed it to third parties, ensuring it was secure from copying."

When should I contact a patent and trade mark attorney?

As soon as you start to think about your new business idea or invention, a patent and trademark attorney becomes key to taking the best next steps.

This is the stage where you should be thinking about an IP attorney. Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, or Brisbane; no matter where you are in Australia, it’s time.

At IP Guardian, we can discuss your idea and help you take the best options to protect your invention and brand.
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What are my options for disclosing my idea or brand?

Get some obligation-free advice from an attorney before you disclose your idea. Your confidentiality is guaranteed by law and your attorney will help you get ready for the further development of your invention or brand.

Should I get in contact with an IP lawyer near me?

There are many different options for finding somebody to handle your intellectual property needs, like an IP attorney. Get in contact with IP Guardian, and we can talk you through your options.

What are IP assets, and how can IP Guardian help me to protect my creations and ideas?

Intellectual Property (IP) assets include creative works like artworks, designs, books, and music. In Australia, creators automatically receive copyright protection. However, for more comprehensive coverage, an IP lawyer or IP attorney from IP Guardian in Sydney can assist with obtaining trademarks, patents, and defending against infringement claims.

What is the difference between an IP solicitor and a patent attorney?

At IP Guardian, an IP attorney handles disputes and infringement cases related to intellectual property rights, while our patent attorneys specialise in securing and maintaining patents for inventions, ensuring robust protection of your intellectual assets under Australian laws. If the matter escalates to court, we will ensure an IP solicitor is engaged to handle matters in the court.

What categories of intellectual property rights can an IP attorney protect in Australia?

IP Guardian protects various IP rights, including patents for unique inventions, trademarks for brand identity, registered designs for distinctive new appearances, copyright for original creative works, circuit rights for electronic configurations, and plant breeding rights for new plant varieties.

How does IP Guardian enforce intellectual property rights?

IP Guardian aids in enforcing your intellectual property rights through legal means, leveraging Australian legislation specific to different types of IP matters. We support clients in litigation, negotiation, and obtaining compensation for infringements.

How can an IP attorney protect intellectual property when working with third parties?

IP Guardian advises on implementing non-disclosure agreements when working with third parties, which can help to safeguard your confidential information and intellectual property rights. We assist in patenting your innovations or trademarking your business assets to secure your intellectual property when working with third parties.

How long does IP protection last?

Copyright protection in Australia lasts for the creator's lifetime plus 70 years posthumously, trademarks are renewable every 10 years, and patents are valid for 20 to 25 years, ensuring long-term protection of your intellectual property.

Can intellectual property be licensed or sold through IP Guardian?

Through IP Guardian, you obtain advice on how you can licence or sell your intellectual property, enabling you to grant specific usage rights to others while protecting and monetising your assets under clear legal terms.

Is legal protection necessary for my intellectual assets?

Securing legal protection for your intellectual assets with IP Guardian offers peace of mind and future security, with fixed-fee services that provide clarity and effectiveness in safeguarding your intellectual property and nationwide.

What constitutes confidential information in intellectual property law, according to IP Guardian?

Confidential information encompasses any business details or ideas meant to be kept private. IP Guardian assists in protecting this vital information through legal channels such as confidentiality agreements and NDAs.

Can IP Guardian protect my intellectual property overseas?

Given that IP protection laws differ globally, IP Guardian offers strategic advice for international protection to ensure your intellectual assets are secure worldwide, preventing unauthorised use or replication by global entities.

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