About Us

MBIP: Expert intellectual property partners

We are an independent Australian intellectual property firm specialising in patent and trade mark law, with established offices in Brisbane and Melbourne. We serve inventors, entrepreneurs, research institutions, and corporations both locally and internationally. With a track record of assisting clients across a wide range of sectors, we help ensure your innovations and brands are secured, defended and commercially positioned for success.

Experience You Can Trust

Proven intellectual property leadership

Established in 2009, MBIP has built a reputation for expertise and positive outcomes in complex IP matters. Our attorneys have prepared and prosecuted thousands of patent, trade mark and design applications in Australia and overseas. We take pride in our independent status, client-centred approach, and ability to simplify intricate legal and technical processes – ensuring you are informed, confident, and supported at every stage of your IP journey.

Our Services

MBIP offers a full suite of intellectual property services designed to protect your rights and enhance your competitive advantage. We offer our full range of services across biotechnology, life science, mechanical, electrical, software, aerospace, and diagnostics and personalised medicine industries.

Strategic patent drafting, prosecution and portfolio development across disciplines and jurisdictions.

Professional trade mark application preparation, examination response and enforcement to secure your brand assets.

Design registration to safeguard product appearance and design features.

International IP filings and coordination with foreign counsel to extend protection globally.

Our Team of Experts