Tarr Law

25/11/2025

Did you know: many IP rights are depreciating assets. So, for example, you can amortise 10% of the cost of obtaining a registered design, such that after 10 years when the design registration expires, the asset is fully amortised. If it becomes useless prior to the 10 year period, you can derecognise it and mark the non-amortised portion as a loss. In this way, legal fees spent on acquiring intellectual property rights is less of an expense than money spent on other legal fees. Imagine if you could amortise the cost of that divorce lawyer you used? We would all be a lot richer. At Tarr Law, we are specialist IP lawyers, we are not accountants. But, we can help you work with your accountant to get your intellectual property assets properly recorded on your books. The sooner you come see us, the sooner you can leverage what you have. Every advantage counts.

21/11/2025

I just went for a Saturday morning jog and saw so many brands that I helped to get accepted and registered: a RINGERS WESTERN t-shirt, a CLOUD IX foils surf board, and a BILLABONG cap. I love it. Every time I see a brand I helped protect, it’s like I am seeing some practical output of my work, like an architect might, when they drive past a house they designed, or a teacher might when they run into the adult version of a child they once taught. As Tarr Law has been around nearly 6 years now, it is happening more and more that I see the brands Tarr Law helped protect. But, there are brands everywhere, and plenty left that we haven’t had a hand in protecting. Our aim is to work with all of them. So, if you are a Gold Coast brand and you haven’t come to Tarr Law to talk about protecting your trade marks, you should give us a call. If you’re not with Tarr Law, you’re not protected.

19/11/2025

I was driving with my partner and his son, and I saw one of my clients. "That's my boss" I exclaimed excitedly as I pointed to her.
"I thought you were the boss?", my partner's son said.
It is true, I own Tarr Law and don't technically have anyone above me at the law firm.
But, that's not how I think of it.
To me, every one of my clients is my "boss".
Tarr Law exists to serve our clients.
We aim to be your dream 'employee'...fully dedicated to meeting your needs and growing your business.
If you need help with an Australian or international trade mark matter, contact Tarr Law. You can find our details at tarrlaw.com.au.

05/11/2024

21/06/2024

With Townsville Airport – I just got recognised as one of their rising fans! 🎉