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Welcome to Stephens Lawyers & Consultants

A leading Victorian intellectual property small law firm.

Stephens Lawyers & Consultants is a specialist boutique commercial legal practice, emphasising expertise in intellectual property, competition and consumer law, technology, franchising and international trade law.

Stephens Lawyers is committed to understanding the client's needs from a practical, commercial as well as legal perspective and delivering strategic and cost effective legal advice. Every client has direct access to a principal of the firm, who understand the complexities of operating a business in today's commercial environment.

"The competitive global economy in the technology areas has led to intellectual property owned by individuals and corporations becoming a major capital asset. The value of the technology, which is the subject of intellectual property laws, is important for the future development of the Asia Pacific region."

Extract from a paper presented by Julian Stephens at the Lawasia Conference, Beijing, China.


News

Doyle's Guide names Stephens Lawyers "Leading Smaller Firm (IP) - Victoria" (2010, 2011)

For the second year running, Stephens Lawyers has been recognised as a leading small IP firm in Victoria, by Doyle's Guide to the Australian Legal Profession.

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Events

Stephens Lawyers Free IP Roundtable: Strategies for Protecting Your IP and Maximising Value

Stephens Lawyers will be hosting a Roundtable in June 2012 focusing on: strategies for businesses to implement to protect and manage their IP, key factors which determine IP value, and practical methods to maximise the value of their IP.

If you are interested in attending email us at: stephens@stephens.com.au

Publications

The New Personal Property Securities Register - How does it Effect Franchise Businesses? 

The new Personal Property Securities Register came into is particularly relevant to Franchise businesses. The update provides an overview of the complex law with regards to franchise businesses. 

The New Personal Property Securities Register – How Does it Effect Your Business?

The Personal Property Securities Act came into effect on 30 January 2012, Stephens’s Lawyers provides an update on the Act and its application to business, including responses to commonly asked questions.  

Consumer Guarantees - Is Your Business Compliant?

Are you aware of the ACCC's industry code audit powers?

Competition Law Considerations following the Metcash decision. 

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