If you are new to Intellectual Property, you may be concerned of disclosing your new ideas to third parties including patent and trade mark attorneys. However, you should not be concerned about disclosing your idea to an attorney firm such as ours, as any communication relating to intellectual property matters between you and a registered patent or trade mark attorney is privileged in the same way a communication between a solicitor and his or her client.

The first step is to assess your intellectual property. We are happy to do this with our initial consultation. At our initial free consultation we are able give you advice on:

• the best way to protect your intellectual property
• how to carry out your own further research if possible,
  prior to utilising our services
• give you an indication of the costs involved

We do not pressure you to proceed with our services, as we believe the client must be comfortable with the services we offer.

One of the main advantages of dealing with our firm is that you will receive the personal attention of Frank Pappas, who has over 20 years experience. When dealing with larger firms your matters may be entrusted to junior attorneys with limited experience. Furthermore, we endeavour to communicate our advice in a straightforward manner that helps you make commercially sound decisions.

Another advantage is that Frank has developed business and personal relationships with many other local service providers and overseas patent and trade mark attorneys and agents. This allows us to recommend to you other local service providers that may assist you, and to utilise overseas attorneys and agents that meet your needs.