Intellectual Property Law

Trademarks

• Trademark searches, applications and registrations
• Brand protection and portfolio management
• Oppositions, objections and removal actions
• Enforcement, infringement and passing-off disputes

Copyright

• Protection of written, visual, audio, digital and software works
• Copyright licensing and commercialisation
• Digital content, publishing and creative industries
• Online infringement, takedowns and enforcement

Patents & Inventions

• Patent strategy and commercialisation
• Managing patent attorneys and global filings
• Technology transfers and licensing
• Patent disputes and infringement proceedings

Designs

• Registration of product designs
• Protection of visual features and product aesthetics
• Infringement and enforcement actions

Trade Secrets & Confidential Information

• Protection frameworks and internal policies
• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Misuse, breach and enforcement actions

IP Commercialisation

• Licensing, assignment and distribution agreements
• Technology development and collaboration contracts
• Franchising, brand licensing and white-labelling
• IP valuation, due diligence and transactional support

Protecting Innovation, Creativity and Commercial Advantage

Intellectual property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets of any business. In a rapidly evolving digital and global market, protecting your IP rights and enforcing them effectively is essential to safeguarding your competitive position.

IR Legal provides comprehensive IP advisory, protection and enforcement services across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Mainland China, helping individuals, SMEs, corporations and technology-driven enterprises protect their ideas, brands and proprietary assets.

Domain Names & Digital Assets

• Domain name disputes and recovery (auDRP / UDRP)
• Online brand protection
• Social media misuse and impersonation issues

Cross-Border IP Matters (AU / NZ / HK / China)

With increasing cross-border commerce and digital trade, IP protection must often be coordinated across multiple jurisdictions. We assist clients with:

• International trademark and IP portfolio strategy
• Parallel filings and Madrid Protocol applications
• Cross-border licensing and distribution
• Technology and software agreements involving Asia-Pacific markets
• IP enforcement across multiple legal systems

Our experience allows us to provide practical and commercially grounded advice for international IP challenges.

IP Dispute Resolution & Enforcement

When your IP is infringed, swift and strategic action is vital. We represent clients in:

• Demand letters and negotiation
• Mediation and commercial settlements
• Litigation and court proceedings
• Online and platform-based enforcement
• Seizure and border enforcement actions

We focus on resolving disputes efficiently while protecting long-term commercial interests.

Our Intellectual Property Expertise

We advise across the full spectrum of IP rights, including:

Why Choose IR Legal for IP?

• Strong commercial and technology experience
• International capability across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and China
• A pragmatic, business-focused approach to IP protection
• Clear, commercially aligned strategies for both creative and corporate clients
• Experience in both advisory and contentious IP matters

Speak With Our Intellectual Property Lawyers

Protect your brand, creative work, technology and commercial assets with confidence.