Intellectual Property

About the Firm

All businesses have some sort of intellectual property ("IP") they must protect. The goodwill of a business is attached to its name and/or trade mark, so it is important for businesses to adequately protect their IP, particularly their brand and any associated trade marks (such as their logo, name and taglines). As Accredited Business Law Specialists, Tisher Liner FC Law assists clients with:

Services

• Intellectual Property Rights: Whether it is putting in place a licensing or distribution system or stopping a competitor from stealing your brand, we have experience in all aspects of intellectual property matters.
• Trade Marks – Australia and Madrid Protocol: Applying for trade marks, defending trade mark opposition proceedings and opposing registration of a competitor's mark.
• Copyright: We assist clients in knowing their rights and helping them protect their work.
• Privacy and Spam Issues: New privacy laws mean that any business with a turnover of more than $3 million a year must have a complying privacy policy. We help clients draft privacy policies and provide advice to ensure compliance with legal obligations and avoid contravening the spam act when sending out marketing material.
• Confidentiality Agreements: Whether you are going to sell your business or enter into a commercial arrangement, it is important to protect your business knowledge and confidential information. We ensure appropriate agreements are in place before any disclosure.
• Websites and Apps: We advise clients on developing policies for privacy, trading terms, and user licensing. We handle the legal aspects so you can focus on development.