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Etheringtons Solicitors can protect your intellectual property in Australia and world-wide. Protecting your IP can appear daunting, but it need not be. The Etheringtons’ approach is straightforward, as inexpensive as possible and as comprehensive as you need. We offer Australia-wide IP protection.
Our IP specialist, Olaf Kretzschmar, has global experience in protecting your ideas, your designs and your intellectual property.
Call him now on (02) 9963 9800
There are three main areas of protection:
Trademark - a trademark is a way of identifying and/or claiming ownership of a product or service to distinguish it from your competitors in a customer's mind.
You should file a trademark if the following conditions apply:
- You wish to register a sign, word, symbol or device and be registered as the sole owner in order to protect your business.
Find out more on Trademarks here: Trademark information
We can help. Start the online application process here: Quote Form
Registered Design - a government body can register the design of your product so that competitors cannot copy the look, shape and size of your idea.
You should apply for a registered design if the following conditions apply:
You wish to protect the unique look of a product that is used for commercial or industrial purposes.
Find out more on Registered Designs here: Registered Design Information
We can help. Start the online application process here: Quote Form
Copyright - copyright is a way of protecting authorship, composition or artistry and covers such things as books, paintings, computer software, architectural plans, movies, songs, music and more. Essentially, anything creative.
Copyright is free and automatic. You do not have to register it, but if someone has infringed your rights you can seek redress. Contact us immediately if your creative work has been infringed in any way.
Find out more about Copyright here: Copyright Information
Legal matters
Has someone infringed your Trademark? Have you received a Cease and Desist letter? We are experienced in stop trading letters and can help with any matters arising.
Contact us immediately if you have an issue, because timely advice can save money and time. We provide:
- A clear statement of your rights and responsibilities
- Your prospects for success
- An estimate of costs
For professional and effective assistance on Intellectual Property matters, call Etheringtons on 02 9963 9800 or email us at .
We can help. Start the online application process here: Quote Form
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For the registration of an European Community Trademark or an International Registration with WIPO in Geneva email or phone us today. We can arrange trademark protection in one of the member states of the Madrid Agreement or Protocol relating to the Madrid Agreement. For any IP protection matter at all, please contact us for a detailed quote.
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