Consultancy & Litigation
Specialist IP guidance
MBIP supports the commercialisation of products in Australia and New Zealand, ensuring that intellectual property, regulatory, and competitive considerations are fully addressed.
Comprehensive IP and Market Expertise
Our extensive experience enables us to provide informed, practical advice, helping clients navigate complex IP landscapes and regulatory frameworks efficiently and cost-effectively.
We assist clients across a wide spectrum of services, including:
- Patent, trade mark, and design searches
- Freedom-to-operate (FTO) research and advice
- Patent filing strategies, including pharmaceutical patent term extensions
- Market analysis, competitor monitoring, and strategic positioning advice
- Tailored guidance for start-ups and scale-ups
Expert Advice in Your Corner
MBIP facilitates market entry for pharmaceutical, agricultural, and veterinary products by addressing patent, regulatory, and commercial barriers. We adapt global IP strategies to the Australian and New Zealand markets, and where necessary, develop creative solutions such as:
Product and process “design arounds” to navigate patent restrictions
Licensing agreements and negotiated settlements
IP invalidation processes, including oppositions and re-examinations before the Australian Patent Office
Our consultancy & litigation process
Market entry strategy development
Identifying barriers and designing pathways to entry.
Regulatory support
Navigating TGA, APVMA, FDA, and other approvals.
Competitor monitoring
Tracking patents, product registrations, and litigation activity.
FTO and validity opinions
Conducting FTO searches and providing strategic advice.
Dispute management
Supporting oppositions, re-examinations, and court proceedings in collaboration with your legal team.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re after more personalised advice, get in touch with our team.
An FTO opinion evaluates whether your product may infringe existing patents, helping you plan strategies such as design-arounds or licensing to mitigate risk.
Yes. We provide expertise in TGA and APVMA registrations, as well as guidance related to FDA and other international approvals.
Our qualified Patent Attorneys manage oppositions, re-examinations, and other disputes before the Australian and New Zealand Patent Offices, while providing ongoing technical and strategic support to your legal counsel.
Absolutely. We offer tailored strategic advice to help early-stage and growing companies navigate IP, regulatory, and market entry challenges effectively.
Yes. We track competitor product registrations, patents, and litigation to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
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