Safeguarding your innovations and creativity with precision and expertise, we are your trusted advocates in trade marks.
Is your business name and logo registered as trade marks? If not, why not? Your intellectual property can be an extremely valuable asset that is worth protecting. We’ve assisted countless clients in identifying their trade marks and assisting them with the registration process in Australia, and globally.
We also advise clients on how best to manage and trade in their intellectual property through license strategies, designed to maximise protections and financial returns. Every business has its own unique intellectual property, whether you realise it or not. No matter what industry you work in, our unparalleled expertise in intellectual property law is certain to exceed your expectations and provide practical and cost-effective advice and solutions.
We know just how dense and complex intellectual property law can be. Whether you’re an individual or the owner of a business, the legalities surrounding trade marks, copyrights and intellectual property can be overwhelming. We’re here to assist you by providing practical and effective legal advice in a manner that is straightforward and clear. We understand that every client is different and has their own individual needs. As a result, we’re committed to offering actionable solutions tailored to each unique situation while keeping our clients’ goals and desired outcomes at the forefront of our work.
Ready to safeguard your creative assets? Connect with our experienced team for comprehensive advice on trade marks and other intellectual property protections that may be available to you. Our seasoned professionals are dedicated to protecting your innovations and creative endeavours. Get in touch today and see for yourself why we’re considered one of the leading IP law firms in Australia.
Mary is a Senior Associate practising in Music Law, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property, and Business and Commercial Law. She joined Sanicki Lawyers in 2025 and has extensive experience advising clients across the music and entertainment sectors, bringing a rare combination of legal expertise and first-hand industry experience to her practice.Â
Mary began her career in the music industry at Warner Music Australia, working in copyright, royalties, and licensing, before relocating to London to specialise in film, television, and games synchronisation licensing at Universal Music Publishing UK. Upon returning to Australia, she worked at Mushroom Music Publishing before completing a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and entering private practice.
Mary represents artists, songwriters, managers, producers, screen composers, filmmakers and other businesses, and has regularly worked on matters including:
publishing, recording and distribution agreements
music catalogue sale transactions
commercial contract negotiation in the creative industries
Passionate about artist remuneration and the protection of creator’s rights, Mary has published work on the 1% radio cap and, in 2024, appeared before a Senate Committee Hearing advocating for its removal from the Copyright Act. A self-confessed music copyright nerd, she has experience advising on local collection societies such as APRA AMCOS and PPCA, as well as international royalty collection options. She enjoys helping clients understand these frameworks so they can maximise remuneration for their work globally.
Known for her down-to-earth and collaborative approach, Mary combines attention to detail with practical problem-solving and long-term strategic thinking to achieve meaningful outcomes for her clients. Outside of work, she loves bringing her teenage daughter along to gigs and sharing the joy of live music.
Mary is a member of the Arts Law Centre of Australia.
Natasha’s journey with Sanicki Lawyers began in February 2025 as a paralegal intern. She was kept on as a law graduate prior to her admission in May 2025, and now practises as a junior solicitor in Entertainment Law and Commercial Litigation. With a background in film and media, she believes deeply in the power of the arts to shape hearts, minds, and policy – and is driven by a passion for using the law to support the creative industries and spark positive social change.
Natasha holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne, where she double majored in Media & Communications and Screen & Cultural Studies, followed by a Juris Doctor from Melbourne Law School, and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from Leo Cussen. Her career journey has woven through corporate boardrooms (Ashurst; Deloitte), creative spaces (Red Bull Aston Martin Racing; impact film company Moonshine Agency), and a plethora of customer service roles; and she couldn’t be more thrilled to now be working with the wonderful Sanicki Lawyers team. Outside of work, Tash is a devoted film buff, live music enthusiast, passionate stress baker, and diehard football (soccer!) fan.
Whether in Australia or overseas, Sanicki Lawyers’ trusted IP lawyers will assist you with your trade mark registrations from start to the finish.
At Sanicki Lawyers, our clients’ trade mark portfolios range from 1-100+. We have 15+ years of experience in managing trade mark portfolios (Australian and international), to monitor renewal dates, correspondence with regulators and third parties, and any other matters concerning our clients trade marks. With effective systems and processes in place, you can trust Sanicki Lawyers to manage your trade mark portfolio and never miss an important date, no matter what the volume may be.
If you’re not using your trade mark in relation to a specific good or service on your registration, a third party may apply to have such good or service removed from your registration for ‘non use’. Should you need to make or contest a non-use application, we’ve got you covered.
Have you received an adverse report to your trade mark application? Don’t give up just yet. Our IP team at Sanicki Lawyers are experts in coming up with creative solutions to overcome issues raised in adverse reports.
If someone has infringed your trade mark, Sanicki Lawyers can assist you in sending cease and desist letters, and other forms of legal action as may be necessary to enforce your rights. On the other hand, if someone else has alleged that you’ve infringed their trade mark, we stand by ready to advise and represent you. There are several defences to trade mark infringement that many people are not aware of.
