IP Partnership

Southport, QLD

About us

IP Partnership is a modern boutique commercial law firm with a focus on Intellectual Property, Franchising, and Commercial Law, offering a comprehensive suite of services dedicated to Australian businesses. Established in 1995, the firm has built a reputation for nurturing long-term client relationships, emphasising the protection and effective utilisation of intellectual property assets. With expertise in trade mark registration and monitoring, including international filings and oppositions, the team provides strategic IP advice to maximise licensing and franchising opportunities. The firm excels in crafting bespoke franchise documentation and strategies, offering tailored packages on a fixed fee basis. Their proficiency extends to business structuring, encompassing company formation, trust arrangements, and shareholder agreements, ensuring seamless IP holding and transfers. In the realm of commercial law, IP Partnership advises on business sales and acquisitions, as well as drafting licence and distribution agreements, shareholder agreements, and leases. Dispute resolution is handled with a pragmatic, commercial outlook, providing clients with pre-litigation advice and litigation support if necessary. Additionally, IP Partnership manages IP portfolios with the innovative IP Eye surveillance, ensuring clients' assets are consistently monitored and safeguarded. Collaborating closely with clients' accountants and other advisors, the firm prides itself on delivering fixed-fee, customised solutions that benefit franchisors, franchisees, and businesses aiming to protect or commercialise their brands.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Intellectual Property

Property Law

Specialisations

Commercial Law

IP Partnership provides comprehensive legal services in commercial law, focusing on protecting and leveraging intellectual property rights, alongside franchising and general business operations. With extensive experience in trade mark registration, IP strategy, and franchising documentation, the firm assists clients with vital legal frameworks essential for successful commercial endeavours. The firm's expertise extends to business structuring and commercial transactions, including business sales, acquisitions, and various agreements, ensuring clients navigate complex legal landscapes effectively. By adopting a pragmatic approach and fostering strong relationships with clients' advisors, IP Partnership delivers tailored solutions that address the unique needs of businesses, ensuring long-term success in a competitive marketplace.

Intellectual Property

IP Partnership brings a wealth of experience in Intellectual Property law, assisting clients with comprehensive trade mark registration, monitoring, and international filings. The firm is adept at developing strategic IP leverage, including licensing and franchising agreements, ensuring that clients can effectively protect and maximise the value of their intellectual assets. In addition to IP services, the firm offers valuable guidance in commercial law, covering business sales, acquisitions, and franchise documentation. With a commitment to tailored solutions and a collaborative approach, IP Partnership works diligently alongside clients' accountants and advisors, promoting a cohesive strategy for brand protection and business growth.