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- Intellectual Property Law Services
Intellectual Property Lawyers Sydney
From trade marks and patents to copyright, registered designs, and IP disputes, our intellectual property lawyers help you protect the ideas, brands, and inventions that drive your business. Fixed-fee advice, delivered online across Sydney and NSW.
Same-day response, and 100% online service across NSW. No Sydney office visit required.
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- Intellectual Property & Trademark Law
Our Intellectual Property Law Services
From commercial contracts to lease agreements and dispute resolution, our commercial solicitors handle every aspect of your business legal needs across Sydney and NSW.
Your trade mark is your brand. We handle trade mark searches, registration, and renewals, and we manage international filings through the Madrid Protocol. Our trade mark attorneys also act on oppositions, infringement, and trade mark rights disputes.
- Searches and registrability advice
- Australian and international registration
- Oppositions and infringement claims
- Trade mark portfolio management
Patent Law
A patent protects your invention, whether a product, device, process, or method. Working with patent attorneys, we coordinate patent searches, patent applications, and prosecution, and we advise on commercialisation. When a patent is challenged, our lawyers act in patent litigation and oppositions.
- Patent searches and applications
- Patent prosecution and oppositions
- Patent infringement and litigation
- Commercialisation and licensing
Copyright Law
Copyright protects original creative works, including software, written content, music, film, and design. We advise on ownership, licensing, and assignment, and we act on copyright infringement through negotiation or the courts.
- Copyright advice and ownership
- Licensing and assignment agreements
- Copyright infringement claims
- Protection for creators and content owners
Registered Designs
A registered design protects the visual appearance of your product. Because a design must be new when you apply, timing is critical. We advise on design searches, file your registered design applications, and act on design infringement and disputes.
- Design searches and registrability
- Registered design applications
- Design infringement and oppositions
- Disputes over registered designs
Trade Secrets & Confidential Information
Not all intellectual property is registered. Trade secrets, formulas, client lists, and know-how are protected through contracts and confidentiality agreements. We draft NDAs, advise on protecting confidential information, and act when a trade secret is misused.
- Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
- Protecting trade secrets and know-how
- Employee and contractor IP clauses
- Action on misuse of confidential information
IP Disputes & Litigation
When your rights are infringed, fast action matters. Our lawyers handle IP litigation across the Federal Court and, where needed, the High Court. We act on infringement, oppositions, misleading conduct, passing off, and defamation, and we resolve most matters before they reach a courtroom.
- Cease and infringement claims
- IP litigation in the Federal Court
- Oppositions and appeals
- Misleading conduct and passing off
- About Our Practice
How Our Intellectual Property Lawyers Protect Your Ideas
We act for startups protecting their first trade mark, SMEs defending against infringement, and established companies managing IP portfolios across Australia. Whatever stage you are at, we focus on practical outcomes that protect your intellectual assets and your commercial position.
Based in Chatswood and serving clients across Sydney and NSW since 2014, our intellectual property law firm provides fixed-fee advice with full cost transparency before any work begins. We cover the full spectrum of IP, from trade marks and patents to copyright, designs, and litigation, and we explain your options in plain language. No office visit required.
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Trademark Registration
Australian and international trademark applications from experienced trademark lawyers in Sydney.
IP Disputes
Strategic enforcement and defence from our intellectual property lawyer Sydney team.
Licensing & Commercialisation
IP strategy and licensing agreements from our intellectual property solicitors.
Brand Protection
Comprehensive monitoring and enforcement for Sydney businesses and brands.
- Who We Help
We Support People at Every Stage
Startups & Entrepreneurs
Protecting your first trade mark, securing your brand name, and getting your IP ownership right from day one.
SMEs & Growing Brands
Managing trade mark portfolios, enforcing your intellectual property rights, and defending against infringement as you scale.
Creators & Content Owners
Artists, designers, software developers, and writers protecting copyright and licensing their creative works.
Inventors & Technology Businesses
Protecting inventions through patents and registered designs across technology, medical devices, and product sectors.
- Our Process
How Our IP Lawyers Work
Initial Consultation
Tell us what you need to protect. We assess your intellectual property, identify gaps, and explain your options clearly.
Strategy & Searches
We conduct trade mark, patent, or design searches, review your existing rights, and develop a protection strategy aligned with your goals.
Registration & Protection
We file your applications, draft the necessary agreements, and put the right protections in place across Australia and, where needed, overseas.
Enforcement & Litigation
We monitor for infringement, send cease and desist letters, and act in IP litigation when your rights are challenged.
- LAWYER VS. DIY
Why Protecting IP Without a Lawyer Is a Costly Mistake
Many businesses only discover a problem with their intellectual property when it is too late: after a competitor registers a similar trade mark, an invention is disclosed before a patent is filed, or a contractor walks away owning the copyright. A specialist intellectual property lawyer identifies these risks early and puts protections in place before they become disputes.
- Register and defend your trade marks across Australia and internationally.
- Coordinate patents and registered designs with experienced patent attorneys.
- Protect trade secrets and confidential information through proper agreements.
- Enforce your intellectual property rights through the Federal Court when needed.
- Commercialise your IP through licensing and assignment on the right terms.
Start with a confidential
consultation.
Fixed-fee intellectual property legal services. Enquire today and receive a response from our lawyers on the same business day, with complete cost certainty before any work begins.
- Why PromptLaw
Why Businesses Choose Our IP Legal Team
Intellectual Property Focus
We focus on IP law, not general practice. You get specialist advice on trade marks, patents, copyright, and designs built on 11+ years of experience.
Fixed-Fee Pricing
Every matter is quoted at a fixed fee before we begin. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices.
Responsive Service
Enquire today and receive a response on the same business day. We operate 100% online, so you can get IP advice without visiting our Chatswood office.
11+ Years Experience
Since 2014, PromptLaw, powered by CMI Legal, has helped businesses and creators across Australia protect and enforce their intellectual property.
- What Our Clients Say
Client Testimonials and Reviews
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- FAQs
Intellectual Property FAQs Answered by Our Lawyers
What does an intellectual property lawyer do?
An intellectual property lawyer helps you protect, commercialise, and enforce your IP, including trade marks, patents, copyright, and registered designs. We advise on registration, licensing, infringement, and IP litigation.
What are the four types of intellectual property?
The four main types are trade marks (brands), patents (inventions), copyright (creative works), and registered designs (product appearance). Trade secrets and confidential information are a fifth category, protected by contract rather than registration.
How much does a trade mark cost in Australia?
Our fixed-fee trade mark registration starts from $1,200 plus government fees. For oppositions, infringement, and IP litigation, we provide clear upfront estimates before any work begins.
How long does trade mark registration take?
Australian trade mark registration typically takes seven to eight months if unopposed. Our team manages the entire process, from search and application through to registration.
How do I protect a trade secret or confidential information?
Trade secrets are protected through contracts, not registration. We draft non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, add IP clauses to employment contracts, and act when confidential information is misused.
Can you help with international trade mark registration?
Yes. We file international trade marks through the Madrid Protocol and direct filings overseas for businesses expanding beyond Australia.
What can I do if someone infringes my IP?
Act quickly. We send cease and desist letters, negotiate resolutions, and, where needed, pursue IP litigation through the Federal Court to protect your intellectual property rights.
- Get Expert Advice
Book a Consultation with a IP Lawyer
Our experienced commercial lawyers offer consultations to guide you through contracts, disputes, lease agreements, and business transactions. Get practical legal advice from a Sydney-based team before signing agreements, entering partnerships, or making important commercial decisions.
Quick Advice
In-Depth Review
Protect Your Intellectual Property Today
Speak with our intellectual property lawyers today. Book a 15-minute quick advice call or a 45-minute in-depth review. Same-day response, fixed fees, 100% online. No office visit required across NSW.