Innovation and creativity are at the heart of many enterprises in Dalby and the Western Downs, from agricultural advancements and machinery design to branding, software, and product development. At Clifford Gouldson Lawyers, we assist businesses and individuals in protecting and commercialising their valuable intellectual property assets.
Our Intellectual Property team, based in Toowoomba, regularly works with clients across regional Queensland, including Dalby. We provide tailored advice to entrepreneurs, startups, established businesses, and inventors on securing rights, avoiding infringement, and maximising the value of their IP—locally, nationally, and internationally.
Our services encompass:
- Trade Mark registration including Madrid registrations
Assisting with trade mark searches, applications, and enforcement actions in Australia and overseas. - Design registration
Protecting the visual design aspects of products to safeguard unique appearances. - Plant Breeder’s Rights (‘PBR’) registration
Securing exclusive commercial rights for new plant varieties developed through breeding programs. - Licensing agreements
Drafting agreements to allow others to use your IP under defined terms and conditions. - Assignments
Facilitating the transfer of IP ownership between parties through well-structured agreements. - Joint Ventures
Structuring collaborations that involve shared IP creation and utilisation. - Confidentiality agreements
Preparing agreements to protect sensitive information during negotiations and partnerships. - Artificial Intelligence (AI): Compliance & Risk for Business
Advising on legal considerations related to AI technologies, including compliance and risk management. - National Privacy Principles compliance
Ensuring business practices align with national privacy regulations to protect personal information. - Domain name registrations and disputes
Assisting with securing domain names and resolving related conflicts. - IT agreements for software development, support and licensing
Drafting and reviewing contracts related to software creation and maintenance. - IT Outsourcing agreements
Structuring agreements for outsourcing IT services to third-party providers. - E-Commerce / internet agreements
Preparing contracts governing online business operations and transactions. - Copyright, Trade Mark, Design, PBR and Patent disputes
Representing clients in disputes involving various forms of intellectual property rights. - Recordal of Trade Marks with Customs
Registering trade marks with customs authorities to prevent the importation of infringing goods. - Protection of IPR and disputes in respect of Biotechnology
Advising on intellectual property rights related to biotechnological innovations and resolving associated disputes. - Passing off and Competition & Consumer Act advice and disputes relating to IP/IT subject matter
Addressing issues of misrepresentation and unfair competition in the marketplace. - Due diligence or IPR in mergers and acquisitions
Conducting thorough reviews of IP assets during business transactions to assess value and risks.
We are committed to providing comprehensive intellectual property legal support to innovators and businesses in Dalby and the Western Downs. Whether you’re launching a new brand, developing technology, or safeguarding a family invention, our team is here to help you protect and leverage your IP assets.
Contact our Intellectual Property team to discover how we can assist with your IP needs in Dalby and the surrounding regions.