Herbert Geer’s Intellectual Property practice group is rapidly emerging as a leader in its field in Australia.
The group consists of four partners, a special counsel and more than 20 other practitioners, including two trade mark attorneys. The firm is currently acting for iiNet, one of Australia’s largest ISPs, in ground breaking copyright litigation. Our lawyers assist our clients to identify, acquire, exploit and protect valuable intellectual property assets. Our clients include some of Australia’s best known creators, owners and users of intellectual property.
Key areas of expertise of our Intellectual Property lawyers include:
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Copyright litigation
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Technology licensing
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Content licensing, with particular emphasis on digital content
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Trade marks and brand protection
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Designs registration
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Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
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Due diligence enquiries
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Assistance with policies and protocols for protection of intellectual property assets
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Assistance with corporate structures to facilitate protection and commercialisation of intellectual property assets
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Assisting telecommunications clients with ‘safe-harbour’ provisions of the Copyright Act
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