Actuate IP Lawyers
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Actuate IP Lawyers is an intellectual property law firm based at Mezzanine Level, 388 George Street, Sydney. Founded in 2002, it handles trade marks, patents, designs, copyright and IP disputes, and works with clients across Australia and internationally. Its focus is IP rather than general law.
Lawyers and attorneys
The firm has two arms: Actuate IP, the law firm and trade mark attorney arm, and Actuate Patents, the patent attorney arm. Its named team includes directors Colin Cheung, Jennifer Driver and Nicholas Milne, and principal Cameron Lang. Cheung is a lawyer, Driver a trade mark attorney, Milne a patent attorney, and Lang a lawyer.
Areas of law at Actuate IP Lawyers
Commercial and IP
Other areas of law
The firm works only on intellectual property. Trade mark work covers searches, filing, oppositions, and monitoring of filings and online misuse of a brand. Patent searches and drafting are handled through Actuate Patents, the firm's patent attorney arm, and design filings are also covered. Other work includes copyright and moral rights, protection of confidential information, domain name disputes, IP commercial agreements and licensing, and IP litigation. International IP portfolio management is also offered.
Tips for visiting Actuate IP Lawyers
- โUse the free initial discussion to confirm your matter is intellectual property work before you commit to a project.
- โAsk for the fee for each stage in writing at the start of the project.
- โHave the details of your trade mark, patent or design ready when you get in touch, so the firm can provide an accurate quote.
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FAQ about Actuate IP Lawyers
Does Actuate IP Lawyers offer a free first consultation?
Yes. It offers a complimentary initial discussion with a Legal Project Manager, with no obligation.
Does Actuate IP Lawyers handle trade mark matters?
Yes. Its trade mark work covers searches, filing, oppositions and monitoring.
Does Actuate IP Lawyers handle patents?
Yes. Patent searches and drafting are handled through Actuate Patents, its patent attorney arm.