Intellectual Property Law
Melbourne Intellectual Property Lawyers for Business Owners, Designers & Innovators
Protect Your Business Ideas. Protect Your Competitive Edge.
Your creations are the most valuable assets your business owns. Whether you’re a growing small business, a scaling startup, a design studio, software developer, manufacturer, architect or creative professional, your intellectual property (IP) must be protected before competitors take it or copy it.
At Whelan Lawyers, our experienced Intellectual Property lawyers in Melbourne deliver strategic, commercial and fast legal advice so you can own, defend and monetise your innovations with confidence.
We act for SMEs, franchisors, tech companies, designers, architects, engineers, manufacturers, content creators and professional services firms across Australia.
Our Melbourne Intellectual Property Law Services
Trade Marks & Brand Protection
Strengthen the brand your customers trust.
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Trade mark searches & availability advice
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Trade mark registration in Australia & internationally
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Enforcement of trade mark rights
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Brand licensing & commercialisation
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Opposition & infringement disputes
Copyright & Creative Rights
Secure ownership of your original work.
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Copyright ownership & protection
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IP assignment & licensing agreements
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Content, creative, software & architecture IP
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Infringement disputes & cease & desist letters
Designs & Product Protection
Innovators deserve protection from copycats.
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Registered designs applications
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Enforcement & defence of design rights
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Design commercialisation strategies
Confidential Information & Trade Secrets
Prevent misuse and unauthorised disclosure.
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NDAs / confidentiality agreements
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Employee & contractor IP protections
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Strategies to secure secret processes and data
Commercialisation & Licensing
Turn your IP into profit - safely.
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IP licensing & royalty agreements
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Distribution & manufacturing IP protections
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Joint ventures & tech collaboration deals
IP Disputes & Litigation
We stop infringement - fast.
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Cease & desist letters
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Enforcement proceedings in Federal Court
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Misleading & deceptive conduct claims
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Defence against infringement allegations
Technology, Software & Digital Asset IP
Protect innovation in the digital age.
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SaaS and software licensing contracts
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Source code & database protection
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AI, digital content & UX protection strategies
Why Choose Whelan Lawyers for IP Protection?
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Specialist commercial expertise in brand, product and creative industries
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Rapid intervention to stop IP theft and copycats
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Strategic protection that supports business growth and investment
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We understand how IP drives market value and competitive advantage
We provide practical legal solutions, not academic theory.
Your IP should work hard for your business, not sit unused on a register.
We Advise a Wide Range of Industries
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Small to medium business owners
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Architects, engineers & building designers
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Creative agencies, graphic designers & content creators
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Tech startups & SaaS businesses
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Manufacturers & product developers
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Franchise systems & licensing-based businesses
If you create, design, invent, manufacture or market — you need enforceable IP protection.
Get the Intellectual Property Protection You Deserve
We offer a complimentary initial call to review your intellectual property needs and urgent concerns.
Protect your ideas before someone else claims them.
Protect your business from IP theft.
Protect your competitive advantage.
