Brands Hawker

Brands Hawker is a dedicated intellectual property law firm led by Principal John Hawker, who has nearly three decades of experience practising IP law both in Australia and internationally. The firm prides itself on being accessible, engaged, and understandable, ensuring clients receive immediate responses to queries and practical legal advice that integrates with their business strategies. John Hawker and his team focus exclusively on intellectual property, refusing to stray into unrelated areas like wills and divorces. Brands Hawker offers expertise in several key areas of IP law. Their trade mark services include everything from searching for availability to handling applications before the Trade Marks Office, as well as managing assignments, licensing, and infringement issues. In the realm of copyright, they provide services related to the protection, licensing, and assignment of copyright works. The firm's advertising and marketing law services are comprehensive, covering the vetting of advertising copy and graphics, reviewing trade promotions, and ensuring compliance with the Trade Practices Act. For designs, they identify and secure registrable designs. Litigation is another strength of the firm, with significant experience in patent and Trade Practices Act cases, primarily before the Federal Court of Australia. While Brands Hawker is not a patent attorney firm and does not draft patent specifications, they excel in patent litigation, licensing, and strategic management. By committing to these specialised areas, Brands Hawker ensures that their clients receive expert guidance grounded in years of focused practice.