Get matched · Intellectual property
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Australian IP law covers four main statutory regimes (trademarks, patents, designs, copyright) plus common-law confidential information and trade secrets. Patent prosecution requires a registered patent attorney; lawyers handle litigation and licensing. Trademark and copyright work straddles both professions.
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Application to IP Australia, monitoring oppositions, managing through to registration. Pre-filing clearance searches strongly recommended.
Cease and desist correspondence, IP Australia oppositions, Federal Court infringement proceedings.
Patentability advice, freedom-to-operate, patent infringement proceedings in the Federal Court.
Software, content, design, creative works. Copyright is automatic on creation but enforcement requires evidence of authorship and originality.
Protection of new and distinctive visual designs for products. 10-year monopoly with renewal at 5 years.
Equitable claims for breach of confidence. Important for employee departures and joint venture breakdowns.
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