Technology

“It is only when they go wrong that machines remind you how powerful they are.”
Clive James

A bold and brave assertion indeed. Particularly as in the next 10 years Charles Duell needed to process patent applications for the radio receiver, air-conditioning, the neon light, the powered aeroplane, colour photography, sonar and even the humble tea bag and cornflakes!

What would he have said about the computer, 3G mobiles, the internet, the jet engine and modern pharmaceuticals?

The history of humanity has evolved with the technology we have created. It will continue to do so.

Successful businesses will be those which understand the key technology trends, harness the newest technology to their competitive advantage and protect and exploit their developed intellectual property.

That’s where we add value. Middletons has a team of technology lawyers skilled in all of the main technology disciplines – IT, telecoms, broadcasting and technology commercialisation.

We stay up to date with what is happening in all technology sectors in Australia and internationally so we can add value to your business decisions.

When you speak to us you will find that we know your industry and speak your language – you will not need to spend time and money getting us to understand what makes your business tick.

But it’s not only industry knowledge that sets us apart. We have a track record of picking the hotspots before they arise.

This has allowed us to develop leading specialisations in telecoms regulation, wireless broadband, eCommerce and offshore technology markets such as India and Asia Pacific.

We have turned this knowledge advantage into business strategies enabling our clients to stay in control and ahead of the pack.

Yet we don’t just provide technical expertise. In partnership with our clients, we take a position to provide commercially savvy advice that delivers the best business and legal solutions.

Our partners enjoy working closely with clients to implement projects and finalise transactions. Our partners are directly accessible and take a hands on role. We like to work with you as part of your extended team not for you.

Members of our team have worked within technology companies and research and institutional organisations. This gives us a
unique insight into the operational aspects
and expectations of our technology clients.

Our Technology team is backed by the expertise of a full service firm which provides the full suite of corporate legal services.

With that support we can work with you to help realise the full potential of the technology you are developing, purchasing or using.

Work with our team – we’ve engineered our approach to legal services just for you.

For further information:
Cameron Abbott | Partner
T: +61 3 9640 4261
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Mark Feetham | Partner
T: +61 2 9513 2540
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Dudley Kneller | Partner
T: +61 3 9205 2107
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