Franke Hyland is based in Sydney’s North Ryde and we provide high quality IP services, focussing on patents, trade marks and designs, in Australia and New Zealand. Peter and Adam are former principals of a major Australian firm. We are a truly 21st century firm: efficient and flexible, where the focus is on positive outcomes for our clients' business. Our track record is in deep engagement with clients, leading to a very strong understanding of our clients’ business needs. We incisively advise our clients and to create genuinely effective IP rights in many technologies and across many industries. Our services include: • IP strategy and management advice and counselling; • Drafting, filing and prosecution of national patent applications in Australia and New Zealand; • Drafting and filing of PCT applications and prosecution before WIPO, followed by co-ordination of multi-national prosecution in all jurisdictions. • Preparing and filing trade marks and designs in Australia and New Zealand; • Freedom to operate, infringement and validity advice on trade marks, patent and designs; • Trade mark, design and patent searching with related advice; • Conducting oppositions, re-examinations and removal actions before the Australian and New Zealand IP offices; and • Assisting and supporting patent litigation.