Intellectual Property & Technology
Intellectual Property & Technology Services We Cover
MC Lawyers & Advisers is a trusted commercial law firm providing expert, end-to-end legal services designed to help businesses and individuals navigate complex legal matters with confidence.
Trade mark clearance and strategy
Searches, risk opinions and brand architecture before you invest in a new name or logo.
Trade mark filing and prosecution
Applications in Australia and overseas, responses to exam reports and portfolio rollout.
Oppositions and non-use actions
Acting for applicants or opponents, evidence management and settlement pathways.
Trade mark watching and brand monitoring
Ongoing alerts, marketplace sweeps and fast action on look-alikes and infringements.
Copyright ownership and licensing
Chain-of-title reviews, licences, assignments and moral rights management.
Confidential information and trade secrets
NDAs, internal controls and urgent relief for misuse or employee departures.
Patent strategy, FTO and opinions
Freedom-to-operate, validity and infringement reviews with clear commercial options.
Patent filing coordination
Provisional, PCT and national phase instructions with inventor and assignment workflows.
Registered designs
Registrability advice, filing, certification and enforcement of product appearance rights.
IP audits and portfolio management
Asset registers, renewals, gap analysis and costed roadmaps for protection.
IP commercialisation and licensing
Outbound and inbound licences, franchising interfaces and royalty frameworks.
Technology procurement and SaaS agreements
Balanced terms for SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, uptime, support and acceptance.
Time-Based Fees
Our fees are generally calculated by reference to the time required to complete the work and the seniority of the lawyers involved.
Generally applies to: disputes, litigation, urgent matters and work where the scope may develop as the matter progresses.Fixed or Staged Fees
Fixed or staged fees may be available for clearly defined work where the scope, assumptions and required deliverables can be identified in advance.
Availability depends on: the nature of the work, certainty of scope, urgency and any material assumptions or exclusions.Scope, Costs & Funding Requirements
Before substantive work begins, we discuss the proposed scope, likely costs and any funding requirements relevant to the matter.
Confirmed in writing: the applicable charging basis, scope of work and relevant costs information are set out in the engagement documentation.The appropriate fee basis depends on the scope, complexity, urgency, evidence, procedural requirements and the work required. Any available fixed or staged arrangement is confirmed in writing.
Latest legal insights
Recent commentary on disputes, transactions, regulation and legal developments relevant to businesses and individuals.
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When Property Rights Are Ignored
Disputes between neighbouring landowners can quickly escalate where legal access rights are overlooked.
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Minority Shareholder Oppression
An overview of oppressive conduct and the remedies available under the Corporations Act.
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Shareholder Disputes
Common causes of shareholder disputes, warning signs and the available pathways to resolution.
Our Legal Process
The legal system can be complicated and overwhelming, but MC Lawyers & Advisers is here to help you navigate it. Here is our clear, secure and efficient process.
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Initial triage assessment & conflict checks
We identify you, confirm we can act, discuss your matter, and ascertain your objectives.
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Strategy & scope
We outline options, define the scope and costs, and agree on a tailored strategy.
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Evidence & preparation
We collect documents, contact key parties, and prepare filings.
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Resolution & updates
We pursue negotiation, mediation or court, and keep you updated at every milestone.