Practice Area

Intellectual Property & Technology Lawyers

IP and technology law is growing fast, driven by AI regulation, startup activity and digital transformation. Access specialist IP and tech lawyers on demand.

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AI is reshaping IP law

Generative AI raises fundamental questions about authorship, ownership and infringement that are driving demand for IP lawyers with technology expertise across virtually every sector.

M&A IP due diligence

IP assets are central to the valuation of technology companies. M&A transactions increasingly require specialist IP lawyers to assess portfolio strength and identify risk.

Startup and scale-up demand

Australia's technology startup ecosystem creates sustained demand for IP and technology lawyers who can work efficiently with founder-led organisations on a flexible basis.

IP and technology work types

From trade mark portfolios to complex technology licensing arrangements, our IP and technology lawyers bring deep specialist knowledge across the full spectrum of IP and digital legal work.

✓ Trade mark registration and portfolio management
✓ Patent strategy and licensing
✓ IP due diligence for M&A transactions
✓ Software development and licensing agreements
✓ SaaS and cloud technology contracts
✓ AI governance and model licensing
✓ Open source software compliance
✓ Copyright and content licensing
✓ Trade secret and confidential information
✓ Domain disputes and cybersquatting

Who engages IP and technology lawyers through Synera Lex?

Tech companies
Software and SaaS businesses need ongoing IP and technology law support — from product launch contracts to Series A due diligence.
Pharma & biotech
Pharmaceutical companies have complex patent portfolios requiring specialist IP counsel for filing, enforcement and licensing strategy.
Media & entertainment
Content businesses require copyright and licensing specialists who understand both traditional and digital content distribution models.
Corporate in-house teams
Large corporates running digital transformation programs need technology lawyers to review vendor agreements and manage IP risks.

Typical day rates

IP & technology law specialists:

3–6 years PQE$1,100–$1,700/day
6–10 years PQE$1,700–$2,500/day
Senior specialist$2,500–$3,800/day
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