Halfords IP

HIP – AN ENVIABLE REPUTATION

Halfords IP (HIP) is a boutique IP firm based in Sydney, Australia, with some of the most experienced Attorneys in Australia and New Zealand.

HIP has an enviable reputation for excellence as one of the country’s leading specialist firms for providing strategic, commercially focused and practical advice.

HIP represents clients of all sizes and capabilities, from individuals and start-ups through to multinational entities.

EXPERT TEAM – KEY CONTACTS

Patents/Designs

Electrical/ICT - Anthony Cowle - anthony.cowle@halfords.com.au
Mechanical – Chris Atichian – chris.atichian@halfords.com.au
Chemical/Materials – Dan Berger – dan.berger@halfords.com.au

Trade Marks

Aparna Watal – aparna.watal@halfords.com.au

AWARDS:

Consistently ranked as one of Australia’s leading IP firms, its practitioners are consistently recognised for numerous Awards.

Client testimonials (independently obtained) include:
• "They are professional, attentive, always available at short notice, responsive, courteous, easy to deal with, and knowledgeable."
• "They are easily approachable, very knowledgeable and make the IP system easy to navigate. "
• "We value their technical expertise."
• "I have worked with the same partner at Halfords IP (and at other firms before then) for many years and know that he is a safe pair of hands, has an extensive knowledge of the industry and field and a great reputation."
• "The team is responsive, and we value their good pricing and dependability."
• "It seems that their docketing system is very reliable. They always provide us with the progress of the cases in a timely manner."
• "They have good knowledge on national patent law and produce clearly worded reporting letters."
• "We value their competence and promptness."
• "We appreciate the reliable answers and advice."
• "They are professional and communicative."
• "They are prompt and accurate."
• "They are responsive, and I know the people well and trust the advice."
• "They are very attentive and responsive."

ASSOCIATIONS:

IPTA, INSANZ, FICPI, AIPPI, APAA, INTA

Key practice areas

Designs, Intellectual property, Intellectual property (prosecution), Patent, Patent (prosecution), Trade mark, Trade mark (prosecution)

Key Sector Expertise

Aerospace, Agriculture, Artificial intelligence, Automotive, Aviation, Biotechnology, Chemical, Computer technology & services, Consumer goods and services, E-commerce, Electrical, Electronics, Energy, Fashion & luxury goods, Financial services, Food and beverage, Furniture, Gaming, Healthcare, ICT & software, Life sciences, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Medical device, Mining, Nanotechnology, Natural resources, Oil and gas, Optics & photonics, Pharmaceutical, Renewable energy, Robotics, Semiconductors, Shipping, Sports, Technology hardware, Telecommunication, Transport, Transport, Universities & research, Utilities