A law firm specialising in
XVII Degrees is an innovative, exclusive,
and boutique law firm that specialises in Intellectual Asset Management and Intellectual Property (IP) for emerging and established businesses in Australia.
Work With Us
As a boutique firm, we work closely with our clients, empowering them with the necessary tools needed to protect their most valuable assets—their intellectual property.
XVII Degrees is privileged to represent a diverse range of clients, from creative entrepreneurs and innovative startups to internationally recognised brands, offering real and empowering solutions for clients.
Our Principal Partner, Blair Beven, has worked in Intellectual Property for over 20+ years, specialising in trade mark law, high-stakes IP litigation, and global brand management. Throughout his career, Blair has served as the guardian of approximately 4,000 trade marks globally.
Our firm believes in providing real and affordable IP solutions for our clients. We turn their ideas into assets, and if needed, we fight to protect them.
We believe in transparency around IP legal costs
To make IP accessible to businesses of all shapes and sizes, XVII Degrees predominantly offers a fixed fee model and has partnered with QuickFee, allowing our clients to pay for our services in monthly instalments.
Our Services
To secure your brand identity and IP rights, we offer:
- Comprehensive trade mark searches to check the availability of your new brand.
- Preparing and filing trade mark applications.
- Handling of trade mark objections and examination by IP Offices around the world.
- Advising on IP disputes or oppositions.
- Arranging IP licensing and assignments.
- Appearing in the Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court or Supreme Court of Australia.
Testimonials
Sebastian Cox
Managing Director, Airyday Skincare
Confidential
Global Skincare Brand
Barry Boutillier
The Shutter Guy