Intellectual Property Lawyers for Trade Mark & IP Protection
- Protect your brand, creations, and commercial assets
- Tailored legal advice aligned with your business goals
- End-to-end IP support—from registration to enforcement
- Experienced legal experts in trade marks and IP law
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Our Services
Our Comprehensive Intellectual Property Services
LawBridge provides a full suite of intellectual property (IP) legal services designed to protect, manage, and commercialise your valuable IP assets. Our experienced IP lawyers in Sydney offer strategic advice and practical solutions across all types of intellectual property.
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Extending Your Ownership of Designs and Patents
We help clients secure and manage design and patent rights by:
Advising on patentability and design registration
Handling applications for registration
Resolving ownership issues
Drafting licensing and assignment agreements
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Understanding Your Rights and Protecting Against IP Infringement
Our lawyers ensure you understand and protect your IP by:
Explaining your rights under Australian law
Advising on tailored protection strategies
Implementing preventative measures
Guiding responses to infringement threats
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Trademark Searches, Registrations, Objections and Oppositions
We offer end-to-end support for trademark protection, including:
Conducting availability and registrability searches
Managing Australian and international applications
Responding to examiner objections
Representing in opposition proceedings
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Legal Advice on Distribution and Software Agreements
We provide legal support for commercial agreements involving IP:
Drafting distribution and licensing agreements
Advising on software development and maintenance contracts
Reviewing and negotiating technology-related agreements
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Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights and Resolving Disputes
When your IP is threatened, we act to enforce your rights through:
Strategic enforcement planning
Managing litigation and court proceedings
Negotiating settlements and infringement remedies
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Assisting with Necessary Brandmark Registrations
We help protect your brand identity by:
Registering business names, logos, and slogans
Securing exclusive rights to your brand elements
Supporting long-term brand protection strategy
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Strategic IP Licensing and Commercialisation Agreements
We assist with leveraging your IP assets through:
Drafting and negotiating licensing deals
Advising on IP commercialisation strategies
Managing IP transactions and transfers
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Protecting Trade Secrets with Confidentiality Agreements
We help safeguard sensitive information by:
Drafting strong NDAs and confidentiality deeds
Advising on best practices for trade secret protection
Structuring agreements for employees and partners
Our Process for Protecting Your Intellectual Property Assets
At LawBridge, we follow a clear and strategic process to help safeguard your intellectual property. Our Sydney IP lawyers guide you through each stage with tailored advice aligned to your business goals.
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Initial IP Consultation and Strategic Assessment
We begin with a detailed consultation to:
Identify key IP assets such as trade marks, inventions, designs, and trade secrets
Assess protectability and commercial potential
Develop a customised IP strategy for local and international protection
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Comprehensive Searching and Application Filing
Before filing, we:
Conduct thorough IP searches across relevant databases
Advise on search results and registration likelihood
Prepare and submit strong applications with IP Australia or international offices
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Managing Prosecution, Examination, and Registration
After filing, we:
Monitor application progress and deadlines
Respond to examiner reports, objections, or oppositions
Manage all correspondence with IP offices to secure successful registration
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Ongoing IP Portfolio Management and Monitoring
Post-registration, we assist with:
Managing renewals, deadlines, and portfolio updates
Monitoring for potential infringements
Advising on enforcement and strategic IP use to maintain long-term value
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Why Choose LawBridge as Your Sydney IP Lawyers
Choosing the right legal partner is key to protecting and maximising the value of your intellectual property. At LawBridge, we combine legal expertise with commercial insight to support your innovation and business growth.
Experienced IP Lawyers with Commercial Nous
Our team brings deep experience in Australian IP law and strong commercial understanding. We go beyond technical advice—offering strategic, outcome-driven guidance tailored to your business goals and industry.
Client Focused Partnership Approach
We build lasting relationships by taking time to understand your business. Our advice is pragmatic, clear, and aligned with your commercial objectives, ensuring your IP strategy protects what matters most.
Strategic IP Advice for Innovation and Growth
IP is a powerful business tool. We help you leverage patents, trade marks, and creative works for commercial success—supporting innovation, revenue growth, and long-term competitive advantage.
Comprehensive Support for Your Intellectual Assets
We offer complete legal support across all aspects of intellectual property law. From identifying and protecting your IP to managing, commercialising, and enforcing it, we ensure your valuable assets are strategically safeguarded at every stage. Our holistic approach helps you unlock the full value of your innovations while minimising legal risk.
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Team
Our Dedicated Intellectual Property Law Team
At LawBridge, our Sydney-based IP lawyers bring deep expertise and commercial insight to every matter. With experience across all areas of intellectual property law, our team delivers strategic, practical advice tailored to your business goals.
Adam Jacobs
Partner & Co-Founder
Ramia Abdo Sultan
Partner & Co-Founder
Mohamad Kammoun
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
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We provide commercially astute legal advice and solutions for businesses operating in NSW and across Australia. From corporate structuring and transactions to litigation and compliance, our focus is on delivering pragmatic strategies that protect your interests and drive your commercial objectives forward.
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Understanding Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual property (IP) law protects the intangible assets that define your business—your brand, creations, and innovations. Understanding and securing your IP is essential for maintaining a competitive edge and building long-term value.
What Qualifies as Intellectual Property
Several categories of creations are protected under Australian IP law:
Trade Marks – Protect names, logos, slogans, sounds, and colours that distinguish your brand. Registration grants exclusive usage rights.
Patents – Safeguard inventions that are novel, useful, and inventive, giving exclusive commercial rights for a set period.
Designs – Protect the visual features of a product’s shape, pattern, or configuration if new and distinctive.
Copyright – Automatically covers original works like text, music, software, and art, giving control over reproduction and use.
Confidential Information & Trade Secrets – Protects sensitive business data like methods or client lists through secrecy and NDAs.
Why IP Protection Matters
Effective IP protection supports business growth and reduces legal risk. Key benefits include:
Asset Value – IP adds value and attracts investment or financing.
Brand Trust – Trade marks build reputation and customer loyalty.
Infringement Protection – Prevents unauthorised use of your IP by competitors.
Revenue Opportunities – Enables licensing, franchising, or selling of IP assets.
Competitive Edge – Secures exclusive rights, keeping your business ahead.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Intellectual Property Law
Understanding how intellectual property works is essential for protecting your brand, innovations, and competitive edge. Below are answers to common questions we receive from businesses looking to secure and manage their IP assets.
What is an IP lawyer?
An IP lawyer is a legal professional specialising in intellectual property law. They assist businesses with the protection, management, and commercialisation of valuable IP assets like trade marks, patents, designs, copyright, and trade secrets. An intellectual property lawyer provides essential legal services to safeguard your brand and innovations.
How can an IP law firm help protect my intellectual assets?
An IP law firm helps protect your intellectual assets by providing a range of legal services, including registering trade marks, patents, and designs to secure your IP rights. They can ensure you own the IP created by third parties, draft essential documents like confidentiality agreements and IP clauses, and manage IP infringement disputes. An IP lawyer can assist with the entire IP lifecycle, from initial IP protection and registration to commercialisation and enforcement.
What qualifies as intellectual property?
Intellectual property includes intangible assets resulting from creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. Examples include trade marks like a business name or logo, copyright in creative works, and patented inventions. These intellectual assets are valuable creations that can be legally protected.
Who owns intellectual property initially?
The creator of the intellectual property initially owns the IP rights. Ownership stays with the creator unless these rights are formally transferred (assigned) to another person or entity, like a company. While IP created by employees during their employment is usually owned by the business, IP created by contractors requires a specific agreement to transfer ownership.
What are the main types of intellectual property?
The main types of intellectual property (IP) are Trade Marks, Patents, Registered Designs, Copyright, and Confidential Information or Trade Secrets. Trade marks protect brand identity elements like names and logos, while patents safeguard inventions. Registered designs protect a product’s visual appearance, copyright automatically covers original creative works, and confidential information protects valuable business secrets.
What is the difference between an IP lawyer and a patent attorney?
An IP lawyer is a qualified legal practitioner who can handle all intellectual property matters, including IP litigation and court proceedings for issues like infringement. A patent attorney specialises primarily in patent law, assists with acquiring IP rights like patents, and is registered with the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board, but may not be a lawyer and typically cannot represent clients in court for patent disputes. Both professionals offer valuable legal services for protecting intellectual assets, but an IP lawyer offers broader legal representation, especially in dispute resolution.
How are intellectual property rights enforced in Australia?
Intellectual property rights in Australia are enforced through specific legislation governing different types of IP like patents, trade marks, and copyright. If your IP rights are infringed upon, you can take legal action against the infringing party. An IP law firm can assist by helping build your case, pursuing IP enforcement actions, and advising on strategies to seek remedies such as compensation or injunctions through negotiation or court proceedings.
How long does intellectual property protection last?
The duration of intellectual property protection varies depending on the type of IP right. In Australia, copyright generally lasts for the creator’s life plus 70 years, while registered trade marks last for 10 years but can be renewed indefinitely. Standard patents typically provide protection for 20 years, though pharmaceutical patents can last up to 25 years.
Can intellectual property be licensed or sold?
Yes, intellectual property can be licensed or sold, similar to other forms of property. Licensing agreements allow the IP owner to grant permission for others to use their IP under specific conditions (like time, purpose, or territory) while retaining ownership. An experienced IP lawyer can assist with drafting and negotiating these commercial agreements to ensure your rights are protected during commercialisation.
