Halfords IP is a proudly independent, boutique patent and trade mark attorney firm. We were established in 1979, as Halford & Co by Graham Halford, who was regarded as one of the pre-eminent members of the Australian patent attorney profession at that time. The firm changed its name to Halfords IP in 2009. We provide a comprehensive range of patent, trade mark, design and related intellectual property services, including: - Drafting patent specifications - Preparation and filing of patent, trade mark and design applications - Prosecution of applications through to grant or registration - Opposition proceedings - Renewals of patent, trade mark and design registrations - Trade Mark availability searches - Infringement/freedom to operate searches and advice - Watching services - Preparation and recordal of assignments or other interests - Advice on intellectual property strategy - IP due diligence and advice - Providing litigation support for asserting and defending intellectual property rights We are registered to act before the intellectual property offices of Australia and New Zealand and, for foreign matters, we maintain a strong network of trusted associates in other jurisdictions. We have highly experienced, proficient and communicative team, with a broad range of technical expertise. We work with clients of all sizes and capabilities – from sole inventors and start-ups, small to medium enterprises, through to major Australian and international corporations.