Law Tram simplifies intellectual property matters in business sales by connecting you with licensed Australian lawyers who can explain ownership, transfer requirements and risks involving trademarks, branding, digital assets and other IP. This fully online and obligation-free service helps you understand what must be protected or assigned before completing the sale.
When a business changes hands, its intellectual property (IP) can be just as valuable as its physical assets. Brand names, logos, websites, product designs, customer data, trade secrets and software may all form part of the deal but if the transfer isn’t handled properly, legal ownership may not follow.
Missing or poorly worded IP clauses in a contract can cause confusion, disputes or lost revenue. It’s also common for buyers to assume they’re getting full control of digital assets when they’re not.
Law Tram connects you with lawyers who can help you identify, value, and properly transfer or retain intellectual property in a business sale.
Start by completing our secure online questionnaire. This step allows you to provide essential details about the sale and any intellectual property involved.
Law Tram’s advanced technology generates a confidential legal summary of your situation while keeping your personal and business details private.
Your confidential legal summary is shared with our network of vetted lawyers who review your case to determine how they can assist.
If a lawyer believes they can help, they will initiate a chat with you through the Law Tram platform. Your contact details remain private unless you choose to share them.
You are under no pressure to retain any lawyer unless you are confident in their ability to assist. Law Tram empowers you to make informed decisions.
This page provides general legal information only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Intellectual property transfers during business sales can be complex and legally sensitive. You should seek advice from an Australian Legal Practitioner before completing the sale.
Note: “Free service” refers only to Law Tram’s platform and process, not the legal advice itself.
Law Tram offers a secure, efficient and supportive way to connect with lawyers who understand the legal issues involved in transferring intellectual property during a business sale. Whether you are reviewing ownership, preparing IP for transfer or resolving disputes, our platform helps you access tailored legal advice before you proceed.
Take the first step with clarity and peace of mind by starting your free online consultation with Law Tram now.
It includes business names, logos, domain names, websites, trademarks, trade secrets, designs, digital platforms, and any other intangible assets with commercial value.
No. The contract must clearly list and assign each item. If IP is not properly included and transferred, you may not legally own it.
It stays with the seller. This can affect your ability to trade under the business name, use branding or access systems. Always check the contract.
Only if the agreement allows it. Without written permission, you may breach IP or consumer laws.
These are often overlooked. Legal advice can help ensure they are transferred properly and that you get full control of associated accounts.
Yes. Most IP, such as trademarks, logos, designs and digital assets, requires formal assignment documents to legally transfer ownership to the buyer.
Licensed IP cannot be transferred without the licensor’s consent. The buyer may need a new licence or amended terms to keep using it after settlement.
A lawyer can help check registrations, ownership records and usage rights to confirm the IP is valid and can be legally transferred.
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