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.
NewsDoyle'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. |
EventsStephens Lawyers Free IP Roundtable: Strategies for Protecting Your IP and Maximising Value On 18 October 2011, Stephens Lawyers hosted a Roundtable 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. Following the popularity of this event, Stephens Lawyers will be hosting another IP Roundtable in February 2012. For further information, email: stephens@stephens.com.au |
PublicationsConsumer Guarantees - Is Your Business Compliant? Stephens Lawyers' Consumer Law Update is an essential read for any business involved in supplying goods and services, to ensure compliance with the Australian Consumer Law. Are you aware of the ACCC's industry code audit powers? The ACCC has issued alerts for industry code audits and Stephens Lawyers' update explains what to do if your business faces an ACCC audit. Competition Law Considerations following the Metcash decision. |