Intellectual property is a valuable commodity whatever your business, particularly when you come to sell it. So it’s important to understand your IP and take the steps to maximise its value and protect it.
The term ‘intellectual property’ refers to innovative new products, ideas, and technologies which are protected so that they can thrive in the market place. IP law covers such things as patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, confidential information, and trade secrets
Our intellectual property lawyers in Cairns understand that every business encounters unique legal issues which is why we don’t adopt a one-size-fits all approach. Here at Strategic Lawyers, we make it our business to know your business by asking questions, listening to what you say, and tailoring our advice to meet your IP needs. We operate on a fixed-fee system as we believe in being transparent about our fees while ensuring there are no surprises when it comes to paying your bill.
With a wealth of experience across a broad range of IP issues, we thrive on the exciting and often unusual nature of intellectual property laws.
We work with businesses and individuals throughout all stages of their growth to provide appropriate, accurate, and practical advice on protection, registration, defence, and commercialisation of that asset. As the commercial world continues to shrink, that also includes awareness of online intellectual property.
How we can help
Registering and protecting your IP can be complicated. It’s critical, therefore, that you have the proper IP registrations in place and lawyers who can assist you with any IP disputes, should they arise.
Our intellectual property lawyers in Cairns have particular expertise in copyright and design rights, patents, and trademarks. Our clients to-date include start-ups and on-line businesses, SMEs, as well as several large Australian enterprises and businesses.
Copyright
The problem that many of our clients have is in assuming that because copyright protection is automatic in Australia, their new products or ideas are protected. Unfortunately, copyright is full of grey areas. Therefore, we give advice that ensures your ideas have sufficient protection, that you have full awareness as to how far this protection extends, and that you know of all the potential risks.
Trademarks
A trademark is a symbol, name or device which identifies and sets your goods apart from others, helping to avoid damage to your reputation as well as consumer confusion. The process of creating and protecting a trademark is arduous and complex but it can be made easier with the help of our IP lawyers.
Confidential information
One of the most critical elements of securing registered IP rights is ensuring that information remains confidential. Strategic Lawyers can assist in the early stages of developing a well-crafted confidentiality agreement together with implementing the processes and procedures necessary for handling confidential information.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
IP litigation and related disputes are an unwanted annoyance for any business owner or individual, whether you’re defending infringement claims or enforcing your rights as an IP owner.
Our intellectual property lawyers in Cairns work with clients from the outset, assessing the risks and merits of pursuing all actions, taking into account the commercial benefits, the likelihood of success, and the financial impact of any dispute.
We have experience of all facets of IP litigation, including applying and defending copyright, design, trademark and patent infringements, and associated claims in accordance with the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
Contact our experienced intellectual property lawyers in Cairns today for advice on any intellectual property matter. Strategic Lawyers are dedicated to helping you keep and protect what is rightfully yours.