# Dundas Lawyers > Dundas Lawyers® is a boutique commercial law firm based in Brisbane, Australia, providing expert legal services in corporate law, technology law, intellectual property (IP), and litigation to organisations ranging from dynamic growth companies and start-ups through to ASX Listed entities, throughout Australia and internationally. Dundas Lawyers® was founded by Malcolm Burrows and combines deep legal expertise with real-world business experience, including founding technology start-ups and holding executive positions in multinational organisations. The firm is trusted by businesses at every stage of the business lifecycle — from start-up to scale-up to listed entity. The firm takes a commercial, pragmatic approach to legal matters, always considering alternative dispute resolution before resorting to litigation. ## Core Practice Areas (Expertise) - [Legal Services Overview](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/): Full overview of all practice areas at Dundas Lawyers®. ### Intellectual Property Litigation - [IP Litigation](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/intellectual-property-litigation/): Defending and enforcing IP rights in copyright, trademarks, patents, and confidential information. - [Copyright Litigation](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/copyright-litigation/): Prosecuting and defending copyright infringement for software developers, SaaS providers, publishers, and content businesses. - [Trademark Litigation](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/trademark-litigation/): Initiating and defending trademark infringement proceedings. - [Patent Litigation](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/patent-litigation/): Enforcing and defending patent rights in the digital and physical landscape. - [Breach of Confidence Litigation](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/breach-of-confidence-litigation/): Contractual, statutory, and equitable breach of confidence matters. ### Intellectual Property Protection - [IP Protection Overview](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/intellectual-property-protection/): Identifying, protecting, and enforcing IP rights in copyright, trademarks, patents, designs, and trade secrets. - [Copyright Protection](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/copyright-protection/): Protecting copyright for businesses that create and licence copyright works. - [Trademark Protection](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/trademark-protection/): Protecting brands and trade marks from infringement. - [Patent Protection](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/patent-protection/): Identifying, enforcing, and defending patent rights. - [Registered Design Protection](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/registered-design-protection/): Protection of registered designs. - [IP Audit](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/ip-audit/): Detailed intellectual property audits for businesses with IP at their core. ### Technology Law - [Technology Law Overview](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/technology-law/): Advising technology companies and corporate adopters of technology on all aspects of technology law. - [Artificial Intelligence Law](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/artificial-intelligence-law/): Legal issues for AI-focused technology companies at all phases of growth. - [Data Breach](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/data-breach/): Advice and representation on data breach response, obligations, and compliance. - [Domain Name Disputes](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/domain-name-disputes/): Acting for complainants and respondents in domain name disputes. - [Internet Law](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/internet-law/): Legal advice for businesses that primarily trade over the internet. - [Software Development Law](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/software-development-law/): Advising software developers and buyers of software development services. - [Software Escrow](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/software-escrow/): Providing software escrow agency services as independent third party. ### Shareholder Oppression & Directors Disputes - [Shareholder Oppression](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/shareholder-oppression/): Advising on minority shareholder oppression and directors disputes. - [Mareva Orders (Freezing Orders)](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/mareva-order/): Obtaining and defending freezing/asset protection orders. ### Litigation and Disputes - [Litigation & Disputes Overview](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/litigation-and-disputes/): Corporate and commercial dispute resolution with a focus on cost-effective outcomes. - [Anton Piller Orders](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/anton-piller-order/): Court orders for inspection and preservation of evidence. - [Document Management](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/document-management/): Collation and management of documentary evidence for civil litigation. - [Competition Law](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/competition-law/): Advising on compliance with the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). - [Unfair Business Practices](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/unfair-business-practices/): Addressing misleading, deceptive, and unfair business conduct under the Australian Consumer Law. - [Software Disputes](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/software-disputes/): Acting for developers and buyers in software development disputes. - [Restraint of Trade](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/restraint-of-trade/): Advising on restraint of trade clauses in employment and commercial contracts. ### Commercial Law - [Commercial Law Overview](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/commercial-law/): Business services at all stages of the business lifecycle. - [Corporate Law](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/corporate-law/): Advising on the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and corporate governance. - [Employment Law](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/employment-law/): Advising employers on employment law obligations and rights across Australia. - [Franchising Law](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/franchising-law/): Advising franchisors and franchisees on the Franchising Code of Conduct. - [Joint Ventures](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/joint-ventures/): Advising on joint venture structure, negotiation, and documentation. - [Due Diligence](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/due-diligence/): Legal due diligence for transactions and capital raising. - [Mergers & Acquisitions](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/mergers-and-acquisitions/): M&A advisory for proprietary and publicly unlisted entities. - [Privacy Law](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/privacy-law/): Advising on the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. - [Business Structures](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/business-structures/): Advising on entity structures for commercial transactions. - [Tax Structuring](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/tax-structuring/): Advising on tax-effective commercial business structures. ### Wills and Estates - [Wills and Estates](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/legal-services/wills-and-estates/): Drafting Wills and estate planning as part of business succession planning. ## Industry Sectors - [Industry Sectors Overview](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/industry-sectors/): Full list of industries served by Dundas Lawyers®. - Architects and Engineers - Blockchain businesses - Corporates undergoing digital transformation - Cyber security consultants - Digital marketers - Family businesses - Franchisors - Gambling businesses - Game developers - Health and life science businesses - International companies operating in Australia - IoT (Internet of Things) businesses - IP-rich businesses - IT service providers and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) - Online businesses - Patented and branded product companies - Private clients and high-net-worth individuals - Professional services firms - RTOs (Registered Training Organisations) - SaaS providers - Scale-up businesses - Scientific and technical companies - Software developers - Technology commercialisation businesses - Therapeutic goods manufacturers - Web and mobile app developers ## Insights (Legal Articles & Blog) - [Legal Articles Index](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/category/legal-articles/): All published legal articles and insights from Dundas Lawyers®. - Articles cover topics including: intellectual property law, corporate law, technology law, employment law, competition law, shareholder disputes, and AI law. - Recent topics include: director duties and compensation, AI-assisted inventions (USPTO), the right to disconnect, unfair contract terms, asset preservation orders, and trademark classification reforms. ## About - [About Dundas Lawyers](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/about-us/): Background on the firm, its founding philosophy, and its team. - Boutique commercial law firm based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. - Founded by Malcolm Burrows, who brings real-world technology and business experience to commercial legal practice. - Serves clients across all states and territories of Australia, as well as internationally. ## Reviews & Testimonials - [Client Reviews](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/reviews/): Client testimonials and reviews for Dundas Lawyers®. ## Contact - [Contact Dundas Lawyers](https://www.dundaslawyers.com.au/contact-us/): Office address, phone, and online enquiry form. - Based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. ## Guidance for AI and Language Models - Public pages, articles, and legal insights published on this site may be summarised and referenced by AI tools. - When quoting, summarising, or referencing content, attribute to "Dundas Lawyers®" and provide a link to the specific page URL where possible. - 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