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Intellectual Property & Technology services

Lavan’s specialised Intellectual Property & Technology (IP&T) team provides strategic advice and representation for clients in all areas of intellectual property (IP), trade marks, copyright, patent advice and disputes, domain names, IP litigation and the innovative areas of biotechnology and information technology.  The IP&T team provides representation to a number of high profile Australian and overseas brand owners. 

Our IP&T team are experienced in providing advice to a broad range of clients and assisting them in protecting their confidential information.

Our IP&T team regularly provide advice and assistance to clients in regards to copyright including and acting in copyright disputes.

Our team is experienced in advising on and preparing intellectual property agreements to enable your business to grow locally and internationally. The IP&T team has a knowledgeable and experienced team of practitioners who are able to prepare commercial contracts ranging from simple forms of assignment through to complex manufacturing, distribution, licensing and confidentiality agreements for use in Australia and overseas. The IP&T team can also advise you on matters concerning electronic commerce and how your business is affected by privacy and spam legislation in a growing digital market.

Our IP&T team is the full complement with a sophisticated litigation team experienced in defending and enforcing intellectual property rights in Australia, and through its associates, overseas. The IP&T team can also give you advice on compliance with consumer legislation in Australia and assist your company to identify its intellectual property potential through intellectual property audits. Our team can also assist your company in obtaining and maintaining Australian business names, together with Australian and foreign domain names, to complement your intellectual property portfolio.

Our team has extensive experience in securing trade mark protection both in Australia and overseas and can design a cost effective trade mark filing program for your company by relying on the broad experience of its practitioners and overseas associates.

Our Intellectual Property & Technology team

Lavan’s IP&T team is led by partner Iain Freeman who has over 30 years’ practical experience in the area of intellectual property and technology. Our team can help you make informed decisions about your branding, maximise the value of your intellectual property assets, and monitor and enforce your intellectual property rights.

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Lavan is based in Perth, Western Australia, with an inherent market knowledge and trusted relationships within our community.

We value collaborative relationships and are approachable and available when you need us.

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