Intellectual Property Lawyers

Trademark filing, IP assignments and copyright advice from Australian lawyers, trademark filing from $499 + GST.

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Australian IP work, trademarks, agreements, copyright

IP is one of the widest categories in commercial law. Lawpath sits at the practical end: trademark filing, IP assignments and licence agreements, and copyright advice for Australian businesses that need to protect a brand, a product name, a logo, or a body of creative work. What we don't do, because it needs a registered patent attorney under the Patents Act, is patent drafting or prosecution. If you're inventing a physical device or a technical process, you need a patent attorney; we can refer you to one, and we can still handle the trademark and IP agreements on the same product.

This page is for you if…

You're an Australian business filing a trademark to protect a brand name, logo, tagline or product name.
You need an IP assignment or licence agreement, buying, selling, or licensing intellectual property.
You need copyright advice, ownership disputes, licensing, takedown notices, employment IP assignment.
You're doing a business acquisition and need IP due diligence on the target's brand and copyrights.

This page isn't for you if…

You need a patent drafted, filed or prosecuted, that's a registered patent attorney's work; we refer you to one.
You need trademark opposition or IP litigation in the Federal Court, we refer you to specialist IP counsel.
You're a consumer with a personal name dispute or defamation issue, we don't handle those on this page.

Every IP matter we handle end-to-end

Below is every IP matter we handle in-house with our IP-experienced Lawpath lawyers. Trademark filing and IP agreements are our biggest volumes and what most Australian SMEs actually need. Patent work is not in scope and is called out separately.

Matter	What it covers	Fees
Trademark filing	IP Australia registration, class advice, application drafting, examination response	$499 lawyer fee + $330–$400 IP AU fee/class
Trademark strategy & clearance	Availability search, class strategy, brand risk assessment	$400–$900 + GST
IP assignment agreement	Transfer of trademark, copyright or design ownership	$1,200–$2,500 + GST
IP licence agreement	Grant of use rights, royalty, exclusive, term-based	$1,500–$2,500 + GST
Copyright advice	Ownership, licensing, takedown notices, employee IP assignment	$500–$1,500 + GST
IP due diligence	Brand and copyright audit for acquisitions	$1,500–$3,500 + GST
Patent work (drafting/prosecution)	Referred to a registered patent attorney	Referred out

What it actually costs

Trademark filing has two costs that are commonly bundled together and shouldn't be. The lawyer fee, for drafting the application, advising on classes and managing IP Australia correspondence, is $499 + GST. The IP Australia government fee is $330 per class (standard) or $400 per class (Headstart), and that goes directly to IP Australia, not to us. We show them separately, always.

Pricing as of FY 2025-26

Matter	Fixed-price range	Typical turnaround
Trademark filing (standard)	$499 + GST lawyer fee	$330/class, IP Australia
Trademark filing (Headstart)	$499 + GST lawyer fee	$400/class, IP Australia
IP assignment agreement	$1,200–$2,500 + GST	N/A
IP licence agreement	$1,500–$2,500 + GST	N/A
Copyright advice	$500–$1,500 + GST	N/A
IP due diligence	$1,500–$3,500 + GST	Matter-specific

Prices exclude GST. Turnaround is confirmed in your quote. Your fixed-price quote is issued within 1 business day of submitting your brief, and you approve it before we invoice anything.

How it works

Five steps from brief to delivery, the same process for every matter type.

STEP 1

Submit your brief

Tell us if you want to draft or review an IP matter, or want an initial consult to work out what you need - plus the basic facts. About 2 minutes on the form. No credit card, no lock-in.

STEP 2

We check your brief

A Lawpath Account Manager reviews your brief and allocates it to a Lawpath employee lawyer based on their experience and capacity in intellectual property.

STEP 3

Fixed-price quote

Your allocated lawyer prepares a fixed-price quote for the specific work you've described. You'll receive one quote — never a marketplace bidding war.

STEP 4

Hear back in 1 business day

Your quote arrives with the lawyer's profile, experience, and a plain-English scope. If you're happy, accept and we begin.

STEP 5

Work delivered

Once you accept, your fee is held in Lawpath's statutory trust account under the Legal Profession Uniform Law until the work is complete. You review the deliverable; funds release only when you're satisfied.

A team of Lawpath lawyers

Every Lawpath lawyer is admitted to the Supreme Court of an Australian state or territory and holds a current practising certificate. Your lawyer's admission details are provided on request before work begins.

Filed one trademark? You'll need the agreements to go with it.

Lawpath's Essentials Plan includes 550+ legal templates, including IP licence, assignment and NDA documents, so you can put the paperwork around your new trademark in place yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file a trademark in Australia?

Two costs. The Lawpath lawyer fee is $499 + GST for the application drafting, class advice and examiner correspondence. The IP Australia government fee is $330 per class (standard) or $400 per class (Headstart).

What's the difference between an IP lawyer and a patent attorney?

Patent drafting and prosecution can only be done by a registered patent attorney under the Patents Act. Trademarks, copyright, IP agreements and IP disputes can be handled by an IP lawyer. Lawpath handles the trademark and IP agreement work in-house; we refer patent work to a registered patent attorney.

How long does a trademark take to register in Australia?

IP Australia’s published minimum is around 7.5 months from filing to registration, assuming no adverse examination report and no opposition. Headstart filing shortcuts the pre-examination check but doesn’t change the overall registration timeline.

Can Lawpath help with a trademark opposition?

We handle pre-opposition advice, cease-and-desist correspondence and negotiation. Formal opposition proceedings before the Trade Marks Office are handled by specialist IP counsel we work with and refer to.

Are Lawpath's IP lawyers actual Australian lawyers?

Yes. Every Lawpath lawyer is admitted to the Supreme Court of an Australian state or territory and holds a current practising certificate. We act as your registered agent with IP Australia. Your lawyer’s admission details are provided on request.

Do I need a lawyer, or can I use a template?

Templates are great for simple, low-stakes matters, Lawpath Essentials includes access to 550+ legal templates you can use straight away. A lawyer is the better option for trademark strategy, IP assignment or licensing agreements, or disputes over copyright or brand infringement. If in doubt, book an initial consult and we’ll tell you honestly if a template will do.

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