Knowledge assets are surpassing fixed assets as the most valuable part of any business. Madison Marcus help its clients not only understand how, when and where they create IP but also the best ways to manage, protect and importantly commercialise this fundamental business asset.

At Madison Marcus the IP Division forms parts of our commercial practice, which has over 25 years of experience.

We are able to assist our clients in all areas of IP law including:

• IP Audits;
• Registration of Trademarks, Patents and Design;
• Management of IP assets;
• Establishing policy and procedures around the creation, management and protection of IP assets;
• Advising Directors of their legal obligations in the management and valuation of IP assets;
• Protecting clients IP assets through Courts, Tribunals and Government institutions;
• Accessing capital to grow and commercialise the IP assets;

The firm has acted for clients in the registration of Patents and the lodgement of Trademarks in Australia and other overseas jurisdictions.

We have also acted for clients in obtaining “Anton Pillar” orders in Australia where the IP of a business has been misappropriated and has acted for many clients in preservation of brand integrity in Australia.

The firm’s depth of skills in IP includes the access to capital for business through our network of advisory partners in the Angel Investor and Private Equity area. The firm understands the unique features of IP assets and how best to help business capitalise on the IP which it creates.

Commercialisation of Intellectual Property

Madison Marcus through its connection with the Western Sydney University Launch Pad initiative has assisted businesses in the software, advance manufacturing, FMCG and Agri-tech sectors obtain funding to expand and commercialise their Intellectual Property assets.