The Brisbane Intellectual Property Law Firm You Can Trust
Experienced and focussed upon intellectual property law since 1998, based in Brisbane and serving clients Australia-wide and internationally. We provide legal advice and prepare legal documents relating to patents, trade marks, designs, copyright, licence agreements, commercial and business contracts, dispute resolution, commercial litigation and technology commercialisation.
Get the right advice from an IP Law firm that understands your needs.
Based in Brisbane, Australia, Matthew Sulman & Associates provides high-quality, personalised intellectual property advice and legal services across a wide range of industries, including mining, IT, health industries, logistics, manufacturing and entertainment. Contact us today to find out how we can best help you.
As both Intellectual Property (IP) lawyers and registered patent & trade mark attorneys, we offer our clients insight, valuable perspective and strategic advice on their business’s intellectual property options.
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Services we provide
Trade Marks
Matthew Sulman and his team can help you register and protect trade marks for your ideas, products and services enhancing the value of your brand.
Copyright
If you have created an original work, whether it be a piece of art, literature, film, musical work, design or even computer software, you may need to protect copyright in your work. We can assist you to ensure that your original works are protected and that you are appropriately compensated for your efforts.
Patents
Patent your original invention and ensure that it is protected under Australia's IP law. We assist clients with preparing patent specifications, filing applications internationally and enforcing the monopoly over their inventions.
Trade Secrets
If you have a trade secret, such as a recipe, formula or process that you want to keep confidential, Matthew Sulman & Associates can help you protect it through a variety of legal means.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
In a perfect world, there would be no need for legal action when it comes to intellectual property. But in the event that you do find yourself in a dispute, Matthew Sulman and his team of intellectual property dispute lawyers can help you resolve it.
Licensing
Have a product or idea that you want to licence? Matthew Sulman and his team can help you navigate the process of obtaining licence agreements and ensure that everything is done legally.
Why choose Matthew Sulman & Associates
Get quality service and peace of mind – choose us as your intellectual property law partner.
Comprehensive Service
We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to help our clients protect their intellectual property and defend against infringement.
Over Two Decades of Experience
Our team has over 20 years of experience in intellectual property law, which means that we are able to provide our clients with the best possible advice and representation.
A Bridged Gap
Unlike many Brisbane legal professionals, Matthew Sulman holds qualifications as both an IP Lawyer and Registered Patent and Trade Mark Attorney. This provides clients with a unique perspective and comprehensive insight that other lawyers simply cannot provide.
Leading Intellectual Property Attorneys
Matthew Sulman is recognised as one of Australia's leading intellectual property lawyers. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, you can be confident that you are in good hands.
The Protection You Need
Our goal is to help our clients protect their intellectual property and defend their rights. We have the experience, knowledge and resources to help you achieve that, and can provide you with the peace of mind that you deserve.
Tailored Approach
We understand that every client and every case is different. We take a tailored approach to each and every one of our clients’ situations, ensuring that we provide them with the best possible service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can be considered intellectual property?
Intellectual property can include a wide range of things, such as inventions, ideas, designs, trade secrets, client lists, business records, publications, business methods and processes, software and underlying source code, trade names and logos.
Who owns intellectual property?
Typically, the owner of intellectual property is the person or company who created it. In some cases, ownership may be transferred to another party for specific uses through licensing or partial assignment.
How can I protect my intellectual property?
There are a variety of ways to protect your intellectual property, depending on what it is. You can register trade marks to protect your idea or product, copyright in your work, patent an invention, or licence your products and services. You can also protect your trade secrets by keeping them confidential.
What is an IP lawyer?
An IP lawyer is a lawyer who specialises in intellectual property law. This area of law deals with the protection of ideas, creativity and innovation.
What's the difference between a patent attorney and an IP lawyer?
A patent attorney is a science or engineering graduate who has been specially trained and registered to practice patent law. Patent attorneys typically do not appear in courts but are entitled to appear before IP Australia. An IP lawyer is a lawyer who specialises in intellectual property law. Both can help you protect your intellectual property. However, only a registered patent attorney can prepare patent claims. Only duly qualified and admitted lawyers have the right to represent clients before Australian Courts.
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How can an IP law firm help me?
An IP law firm can help you in a variety of ways, depending upon your specific needs. We can help you register trade marks to protect your ideas or products, copyright in your original work, prepare and file patents for your invention, or licence your products and services. We can also help to protect your business’s trade secrets and resolve any disputes that may arise.
Where can I find a patent attorney in Brisbane?
Matthew Sulman & Associates is a leading patent attorney firm in Brisbane. We can help you with all aspects of patent law, from preparing, filing and prosecuting your applications to defending your rights in court.
