Intellectual Property lawyers and advisers in Australia
The Corporate INTL directory lists 5 Intellectual Property experts in Australia from 5 firms.
Experts
Edward Genocchio
Edward is based in Sydney Australia and is a principal of Spruson & Ferguson Intellectual Property (IP), one of the largest and oldest full service IP firms in the Asia Pacific region. He is the principal manager of the Patent and Design…
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Tony Conaghan
Tony has more than 36 years experience. He is one of Australia's most highly regarded lawyers in his areas of expertise of intellectual property and technology (IPT) in both commercial & contentious and leads the largest specialist IPT…
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Anthony Alder
Anthony Alder is principal and founder of Alder IP, an Australian IP and commercial firm with offices in Sydney and Auckland, named Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year in Australia at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026.
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Fred Chilton
Fred Chilton, special counsel at Toomey Pegg Lawyers in Sydney, Australia, won the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026 Intellectual Property Law Expert of the Year in Australia.
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Michelle Lee
Michelle Lee, Shareholder at GLMR, an Australian intellectual property firm, leads the practice named Patent Law Firm of the Year in Australia at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026.
View profile →Frequently asked questions
What does an intellectual property lawyer in Australia do?
An intellectual property lawyer protects and enforces trade marks, patents, copyright, designs and confidential information, and handles licensing and infringement disputes. You are likely to need one when you launch a brand or product, license technology, enter a new market or suspect someone is copying your work.
How do I find a good intellectual property lawyer in Australia?
Check that they are qualified or registered to practise in Australia, for example with the local bar association or professional body, and that they have handled matters like yours, including any cross-border element. Ask who will do the work, which languages they work in and how they charge before you instruct them. Each intellectual property lawyer listed on this page has a profile with their firm, practice areas and contact details, so you can compare them before getting in touch.
How much does an intellectual property lawyer in Australia cost?
Fees depend on the firm, the experience of the person advising you and how complex the matter is. Firms commonly charge by the hour, a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, or a combination of the two. Ask for a written estimate and the terms of engagement before any work starts.
Do I need a local intellectual property lawyer in Australia if I am based abroad?
Matters governed by the law of Australia, or that involve its courts, registries or authorities, usually need an adviser qualified there. If you already have an adviser at home, they can often work alongside a local intellectual property lawyer in Australia, which keeps the advice joined up on cross-border matters.
How do I contact an intellectual property lawyer in Australia through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.