As Australia becomes a global hub for critical minerals and resources, innovation in extraction, processing, and environmental management is paramount. Protecting the intellectual property that underpins this innovation is essential for securing investment, establishing market leadership, and generating long-term value. Our firm provides specialised legal counsel for the mining and resources sector, helping you safeguard your most valuable intangible assets.

Our Expertise in Mining & Resources IP

• Patent Protection for Innovations: Our lawyers, collaborating with technical advisors, possess the subject-matter expertise to service clients in advanced technology. We provide strategic guidance on building and protecting patent portfolios for new mining equipment, extraction methods, and processing technologies.
• Trade Secret Management: We advise on robust methods to protect valuable trade secrets, from confidential operational data to proprietary geological survey results, through employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and enterprise-wide security policies.
• Technology Transactions & Joint Ventures: We have substantial experience in joint development and other transactions involving technology. Our team handles the complex licensing and technology transfer agreements that are crucial for joint ventures and strategic partnerships within the resources sector.