Specialising in both Australian and international trademarks and patents, Michael Buck Attorneys joins our list of the best IP lawyers in Brisbane as one of the most-recommended options out there. 

Worth noting is that they’re open not just to businesses but to creatives as well, making it easier for freelancers to protect themselves and their work. These guys have worked with all sorts of clients, from start-ups to large corporations. 

That being said, their lawyers are experienced in every aspect of intellectual property law and have a solid track record to back it up. 

Personalised and responsive legal service is what you can expect here. Based on experience, their lawyers promptly respond to our messages and calls even during the early stages of consultation. 

Another thing we like is that they’re an independent law firm, so they’re not after anyone’s interest other than their clients’. Some law firms in Brisbane are publicly listed companies, which can sometimes result in a conflict of interests. 

Still, as a popular and in-demand IP law firm, Michael Buck Attorneys doesn’t have the most budget-friendly rates. But you can expect proper documentation of all the costs you’ll incur during the process. 

With more than a century of experience, Spruson and Ferguson is easily one of the largest IP law firms in the Asia-Pacific. It’s among the top-rated ones on Google Reviews too!

They also have some of the best and brightest IP lawyers in Brisbane working across an array of industries, including healthcare, food and beverage, retail, manufacturing, fintech, and biotechnology, among others. 

Understanding IP law is far from easy, so we appreciate how their IP lawyers took their time in explaining every facet in a manner easily understood by a non-legal expert. 

We also couldn’t have had more generous and approachable lawyers guide us through the complicated process of patent and trademark applications. 

Since Spruson and Ferguson deals with hundreds of clients, though, it might take a while for someone to return your messages and emails. We suggest calling them directly or visiting their Brisbane office for urgent concerns. 

Lastly, these guys don’t offer the friendliest rates in the industry, but we still think they’re worth the investment given their extensive experience and impressive track record. 

Another law firm that houses some of the best IPlawyers in Brisbane is Kings Attorney. These guys are experts in every aspect of IP law, from patent applications and disputes to portfolio management. 

What we like most about them is that they don’t just work with large businesses, they take on small businesses and startups too. This reveals a lot about their knowledge and confidence as IP lawyers. 

Compared to our first two picks, Kings Attorney is also a relatively smaller law firm, but this doesn’t stop them from servicing a big pool of clients from all sorts of industries. This includes life science, mechanical engineering, and technology. 

It’s their personalised approach to IP law that made us feel confident going through the complex process of applying for patents and trademarks. That their lawyers are approachable and responsive made the experience all the more pleasant. 

However, since Kings Attorney is a small law firm, manpower can be an issue. There are some instances of slow response to messages and emails. 

Plus, some of their lawyers are handling multiple cases at once, so they might not be able to focus solely on your case. This could be a dealbreaker for some clients who want their lawyer’s undivided attention. 

Wynnes Attorneys have been working with businesses of all sizes across Australia and New Zealand in identifying and protecting their IP assets for a couple of decades now. 

Whether you need advice on how to enforce your IP rights or help obtaining granted patents and design registrations, these guys seem like a solid choice. Having a global network of IP associates and lawyers definitely works in their favor. 

Beyond these, though, what we really appreciate is how their IP lawyers managed to explain what IP law is and its nuances during the initial consultation – which is free, by the way. Nowhere during the consultation did we feel overwhelmed with information. 

We like that they also took the time to outline the overall costs of our case should they take us on as clients. They might not have the most affordable rates, but we appreciate how transparent they are. 

On the flip side, we’ve heard stories about delayed responses on text messages and unanswered calls. We’d say that their response time needs some improvement. 

Overall, Wynnes Attorneys is a pretty good choice if you’re after experienced IP lawyers in Brisbane, but prepare yourself to go over your budget. 

Rouse Lawyers is a full-service law firm that houses some of the best IP lawyers in Brisbane, with expertise that ranges from trademarks and copyrights to patent commercialisation and IP litigation. 

Unlike our other picks, this is also the only law firm in our list that offers legal services in other areas such as corporate, property, estate planning, commercial litigation, and employment, among others. 

This means that you can hire their lawyers should you need help outside securing business patents and trademarks. 

This works to their clients’ advantage as their IP lawyers work closely with other experts in technology, commercial transactions, and business structuring to help them get the best deal possible and protect their assets. 

IP law is infamously expensive to manage, so we appreciate that they offer a number of financing models to suit different business structures. They also observe a no-surprise fee for complete transparency. 

However, there are some instances of poor customer service and slow response to messages, so they might need to do some work on their internal coordination.