Leading Australian Patent Attorneys: Strategic Partners for IP Protection and Enforcement
Baxter IP's patent attorneys merge legal precision with exacting technical articulation across diverse industries, empowering Australian and international companies to transform innovation into licensable, enforceable assets that safeguard competitive advantage.
Trusted by organisations featured on our partners banner — including Juvo Healthcare, General Dynamics Ordinance and Tactical Systems, Ozito Industries, BYD, Nick Scali, De'Longhi, Thomas Global, Carlsberg Group, UNSW Founders, Boss Agriculture, Sea Transport, A&I Coatings and Secure Code Warrior — we develop patent strategies that protect R&D, unlock commercial value and de‑risk international expansion.
Patent Attorneys for Growth Companies
Baxter IP's patent attorneys advise ASX listed and multinational corporates through to scale-ups and startups, where intellectual property is pivotal to strategic growth and market leadership. We partner with organisations that demand high-calibre, commercially minded expertise to safeguard and leverage their innovations. Our focus is on delivering tangible business value, tailored for boards and engineering teams committed to securing IP as a core asset.
Multi-Jurisdictional Patent Expertise
Companies with innovation pipelines that require highly experienced patent attorneys to astutely navigate multi-jurisdictional prosecution and opposition matters.
Technical IP Protection for R&D Leaders
R&D-driven organisations that require specialised technical knowledge to develop robust IP protection to secure product lines in jurisdictions of strategic value.
Scaling Australian IP into Global Markets
Australian businesses that need an international protection strategy to support international expansion, and particular support in scaling into markets such as the US, EU, and Asia-Pacific.
Investment-Ready IP for Scale-Ups
Scale-ups preparing for investment or acquisition needing defensible IP portfolios. Our patent attorneys strengthen portfolios through expert articulation of inventions, focussing protection on broadest possible protection for features of most commercial importance. This can enhance due diligence appeal and valuation, positioning company IP as a valuable asset for funding or exit success.
Protecting IP in Overseas Manufacturing
Businesses outsourcing manufacturing requiring patent attorneys to safeguard overseas IP. For operations in regions like Asia, our patent attorneys deploy utility models, designs, and other enforcement tactics to protect against replication risks. If required, we work with local counsel to pursue enforcement including via administrative, civil and criminal law actions.
Specialist Patent Support for In-House Teams
For in-house counsel needing external specialist patent attorney support we can act as a seamless extension of your team, offering deep expertise in complex matters without companies needing to expand internal resources.
Transforming Innovation Into IP
- Every Baxter IP Patent Attorney
Generic patent filings are often traversed due to poor choices in language, definitions or due to lack of contingency positions or support. Each patent attorney at Baxter IP has extensive IP experience. Our focus is delivering patent applications that are strong, enforceable and that capture the concept behind company innovations, not just particular implementations of the concept. Here’s our approach:
Strategic Claim Drafting for Stronger Protection
Our patent attorneys integrate industry-specific insights with precise technical articulation to craft claims to be interpreted as intended - to maximise enforcement outcomes. This creates broader, more resilient protection to deter infringement and support licensing.
Global Patent Prosecution with Regional Expertise
We handle patent prosecution around the world with a particular focus on the US, EU, and the Asia-Pacific. In consultation with our worldwide network of foreign IP attorneys, our patent attorneys manage jurisdictional complexities to achieve timely, cost-effective grants.
Leveraging Examiner Insight for Faster Approvals
Our team comprises a former patent office examiner and we utilise this experience to expedite addressing objections and to strengthen patent applications. We always attempt to pre-empt issues in drafting, to reduce the number of rounds of argument required with Examiners in order to accelerate acceptance.
Using Child Applications to Expand and Strengthen Coverage
We strategically recommend filing divisionals, continuation, continuation-in-part and utility models to maintain patent family pendency whilst pursuing independent claims of value. This allows us to broaden coverage whilst providing greater flexibility in how the claims can be amended to capture competitor infringement.
Resolving Disputes with Commercially Driven Strategies
Our attorneys draw on extensive patent opposition and dispute experience to resolve contentious matters according to the commercial objectives of our clients. At any one time, our firm is typically managing more than two dozen such matters.
Patent Attorneys in Action:
Client Scenarios
Baxter IP's attorneys navigate intricate IP challenges, offering strategic insights that extend far beyond mere process coordination to deliver real-world strategic commercial advantage.
Why Baxter IP Patent Attorneys
As a premier mid-sized IP firm with offices in Sydney and Melbourne, Baxter IP specialises in patents, trade marks, designs, and related disputes. Our team of seasoned patent attorneys excels in technical fields such as defence, electrical and robotics, physics and engineering, medical devices, chemistry and software, providing end-to-end services tailored to your needs. As one of Australia's leading non-publicly listed IP firms, we combine large-firm expertise with mid-tier rates and capped fees, ensuring transparency and predictability for your IP budgeting.
Trusted by 1,600+ Clients Across Industries
Serving over 1,630 active clients in FY24 - including 444 in patents, 1,045 in trade marks, and 141 in designs—our diverse portfolio spans multinational leaders like De Longhi, BYD, Carlsberg Breweries, and Byte Dance; national corporations such as Ozito and Nick Scali Furniture; university incubators such as at UNSW, UTS and La Trobe University; startups like UAMTEC, A&I Coatings, A&J Australia, and AFA Accessories; and many more. In FY24, we managed 39 contentious proceedings and 29 infringement matters, achieving strong outcomes across engineering, medical devices, AI, and fintech. Guided by our values of dedication, transparency, and commercial focus, we utilise insights from disputes in crafting resilient IP.
Recognised Excellence and Global Expertise
Our commitment to excellence has earned consistent recognition, particularly in recent years. In 2025, we were ranked for patent prosecution in IAM Patent 1000, with Managing Director Chris Baxter, Director Martin Earley, and Principal Dr. Qi Zhang individually named for their expertise. Additionally, Senior Associate Vivek Dahiya was recognised as one of the Top 300 IP Strategists in IAM Research 300 once again. IP Stars by Managing IP named Baxter IP as a Notable Firm for Patent Prosecution and Chris Baxter as a Patent Star in the Asia-Pacific Jurisdiction in 2025. In 2024, we received IAM Patent 1000 recognition for Chris Baxter and Martin Earley in the patent prosecution space.
Fostering Innovation Through Partnerships
Beyond our practice, we're dedicated to fostering innovation: we have supported UNSW's Founders Program since 2018 with pro-bono IP due diligence for startups in health, climate and defence streams, and provide mentoring through UTS, Swinburne and La Trobe University incubator initiatives. We collaborate with forward-thinking Australian and global organisations to convert innovation pipelines into enforceable protection that underpins success.
Proven Success in Resolving IP Disputes
In competitive landscapes, IP disputes can arise unexpectedly, and swift, cost-effective resolution is key to maintaining your edge. Baxter IP provides comprehensive support, from infringement and validity analyses to cease-and-desist letters, oppositions at IP Australia, and support for barristers and lawyers during mediation, arbitration, or Federal Court proceedings. Prioritising negotiation, we've resolved issues efficiently—like halting imitation of Nick Scali furniture designs via a 2023 cease - and - desist letter. Earlier successes, such as Dynamic Suspensions Pty Ltd v Elizabeth Anne Molnar [2021] APO 8 demonstrate our long- standing track record in contentious matters.
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Meet Your Senior Patent Attorneys
Leading your IP initiatives is a seasoned expert who works with patents through a commercial lens. With a track record of guiding corporate, SME and university clients through complex portfolios, they bring strategic depth to every engagement. Expect partnership that anticipates your needs and delivers results.
Ready to Level-Up Your Company IP Strategy?
Contact us to discuss your innovation pipeline and how we can build a tailored, effective patent strategy. We'll start with a confidential audit of your current portfolio and outline actionable steps aligned with your goals. Partner with Baxter IP to protect your company’s commercial edge.
