Our areas of general expertise include mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering and computing. Pappas IP has considerable experience in a wide variety of technologies including general engineering, automotive, medical equipment, mining equipment, tools, weapons, sports equipment, computers and business methods.

We are able to:

• prepare, file and prosecute patent applications on your behalf.
• directly represent you before the Patent Offices of Australia and New Zealand.
• represent you in the matter of International Patent Applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty through the World Intellectual Property Organisation.
• instruct patent attorneys and agents on your behalf for patent applications in other countries.
• provide novelty and patentability advice on newly developed technology or improvements in existing technology.
• provide validity advice and assist in litigation proceedings for granted patents
• file, prosecute or defend patent oppositions.
• conduct and/or analyse searches of all types, including novelty, subject matter, infringement and name index searches.
• maintain a watching service on specific patents and patent applications, and watching the patent activities of your competitors through publically accessible records.
• to prepare assignments and assist you with engaging a suitable IP lawyer for drafting patent agreements relating to licenses, joint ventures and technology transfer
• attend to payment of annuities and other renewal (maintenance) fees.