We’re specialists in intellectual property, helping innovators, creators and businesses protect what makes them unique.
Who We Are
Independent patent and trade mark attorneys
We have a team of highly experienced attorneys, who have helped local and international companies with their trade mark and patent portfolios. We also work closely with foreign attorneys to navigate the vast domain of Australian IP law, and to enforce and defend clients’ IP rights around the world. Our services include:
Patents
A granted patent provides a legal monopoly that can be used to stop competitors from making unauthorised use of an invention.
Trade marks
Secure your business identity and competitive advantage with professional trade mark services tailored to Australia and international markets.
Design registrations
Protect the visual appearance of your products with design registrations.
Consultancy and litigation
Commercial advice, and the protection and enforcement of your IP.
Industries
We offer expertise guidance and IP services across the following industries:
News
Keep up to date with what is happening at MBIP and the world of patents, trade marks and designs.
Australian Katie Perry Wins High Court Appeal Against Katy Perry
Grace Periods for Design Registrations: Considerations for International Portfolios
Apple Design Decisions: What Leads to a Fruitful Design Examination?
Australia’s Patent Landscape: Decline, Realignment and Growth
Same But Different: Comparison of Patent Prosecution in Australia and New Zealand (Part 1)
The Importance of Trade Mark Clearance Searches
Branding a Nation: How Trade Marks Shaped Australian Culture (1900–2026)
How Effective is the Practice of ‘Skinny Labelling’ to Avoid Patent Infringement?
Drawing the Line Between a Request for a Notice to Produce and a Request for Discovery
