Our Intellectual Property (IP) practice advises domestic and international clients on the protection, commercialisation, enforcement, and strategic management of intellectual assets across PNG.
We act for corporations, technology companies, media and resource businesses, manufacturers, research organisations, investors, and creative industries participants, helping them safeguard innovation, strengthen brand value, and manage commercial and regulatory risk.
Core Capabilities
IP Protection & Management
We provide end-to-end support for the protection and strategic management of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, patents, designs, copyright, trade secrets, and confidential information. Our team assists clients to register, enforce, maintain, renew, assign, and structure their IP rights in PNG and across borders, while developing practical brand management and portfolio strategies that help protect innovation, preserve commercial value, and strengthen long-term market position.
Commercialisation & Licensing
We support clients to unlock and maximise the commercial value of their intellectual property through tailored licensing, franchising, technology transfer, research and development, manufacturing, software, content, and digital IP arrangements. Our team advises on branding, sponsorship, marketing rights, royalty frameworks, and broader commercialisation strategies that help clients structure IP assets for growth, revenue generation, and long-term competitive advantage.
Technology, Innovation & Digital Assets
We advise clients operating in technology-driven and innovation-led sectors on the ownership, development, protection, and governance of software, digital content, e-commerce platforms, online brands, artificial intelligence, emerging technology, data, and other digital assets. Working closely with our Technology and Data Protection team, we deliver integrated support that helps clients manage digital IP risk, protect valuable innovation, and position their technology assets for sustainable commercial use.
IP Disputes & Enforcement
We represent clients in the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights across a broad range of disputes, including trademark and copyright infringement, breach of confidence, misuse of knowledge, licensing, royalty, ownership, domain name, online, and customs enforcement matters. Our disputes team provides commercially focused advice and representation, including injunctive relief and regulatory engagement, to help clients respond decisively to infringement, protect market position, and preserve the value of their IP assets.
Why Clients Choose Us
Clients choose us for our in-depth understanding of PNG’s intellectual property laws, familiarity with international protection systems, and proven experience managing IP portfolios for both multinational and local clients. Our integrated approach draws on the strengths of our Technology, Corporate, and Litigation teams, enabling us to deliver strategic, commercially focused advice that protects innovation, strengthens brand value, and supports clients’ broader business objectives.
