Intellectual Property Services

Litigation  

We have a specialist litigation practice focused on patent, design, trade mark, copyrights, and trade secret litigation. We handle proceedings in these matters before the Federal Court of Australia and the Patent, Designs and Trade Mark Office in Australia. We regularly advise Patent Attorneys with regard to potential litigation. See a list of some of the Federal Court cases we have handled.

Transactions & Deals

We have specialist expertise in technology and intellectual property transactions involving technology licensing, R&D, technology transfer, distribution, and consultancy agreements. We provide corporate advice and due diligence reports for major acquisitions and floats.

Copyright & Design

We have extensive experience advising on copyright ownership and infringement, developing licensing strategies and royalty arrangements, conducting copyright audits and acting in complex litigation. We regularly prepare copyright agreements for software development and licensing, database licensing, and sound recording production and distribution. We assist local and international clients with all aspects of design protection, including design registration and enforcement, and portfolio management services.

Trade Secrets

We advise on complicated transactions involving the protection of confidential information and cross border protection of trade secrets. We prepare appropriate non-disclosure agreements for pre-contractual disclosure and technology evaluation.

Privacy

Mallon & Co advises on all aspects of privacy including advising on the Privacy Act, preparing internet and email policies which cover international jurisdictions, and advising on dispute resolution and managing complaints.