Trade Mark Assistance
With qualifications and registrations in Australia and New Zealand, we offer a comprehensive range of trade mark services from initial clearance searches and filing strategies, drafting applications and acting in office actions, through to providing advice and litigation regarding registered and unregistered trade marks. In addition to trade mark registration, we can assist with trade mark renewals.
We work with trade mark attorneys around the world to ensure clients brands are strong, well protected, and compliant with INN naming conventions and policies.
With staff located in Australia and New Zealand, our expert, award winning team can assist you or your client with their trade marking needs in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide.
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Women in Law Awards (Lawyers Weekly)
Winner – Partner of the Year (SME Law): Naomi Pearce (2021)
Shortlisted – Boutique Diversity Firm of the Year (2022)
Partner of the Year Awards (Lawyers Weekly)
Finalist – Intellectual Property: Naomi Pearce (2022)
World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) WIPR Diversity
WIPR Diversity Champion in IP: Naomi Pearce (2022)
Top 100 Influential Women in IP: Naomi Pearce (2021)
Women in Business Law Awards – APAC
Winner – Patent Lawyer of the Year: Naomi Pearce (2022)
Shortlisted – Australian Firm of the Year (2022)
Shortlisted – Life Science Lawyer of the Year – Naomi Pearce (2022)
