Expert IP lawyers protecting your brand
Markster was founded by experienced intellectual property lawyers who saw an opportunity to make trade mark services more accessible, transparent, and effective.
Meet the experts behind Markster
Our team combines decades of intellectual property experience with a passion for helping businesses protect their brands.
Kate McAlister
LinkedInDirector & Co-Founder
An intellectual property and technology lawyer with a decade of experience in trade mark strategy, portfolio management and commercialisation. Kate advises clients ranging from startups to ASX-listed companies, working as an extension of in-house legal and brand teams.
Chris Maher
LinkedInDirector & Co-Founder
A senior trade mark practitioner with over a decade of experience managing large, complex global portfolios for major Australian and international brands. Chris combines in-house and top-tier private practice experience.
“We engaged Markster to lead the international trade mark strategy for our recent brand refresh and have been extremely impressed with the quality and responsiveness of their service. Chris and Kate took the time to understand our business and proposed a clear, commercially focused approach to securing protection across multiple jurisdictions.”
Kevin Lee
Executive Business Analyst, M Resources
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Built by IP lawyers, for businesses
After years working with Australia's biggest brands and innovative startups, we saw a gap in the market. Many businesses needed expert trade mark help but found traditional law firm pricing unpredictable and processes confusing.
We founded Markster to change that. By combining deep IP expertise with modern technology and fixed-fee pricing, we've created a trade mark service that's accessible to businesses of all sizes.
Today, we help hundreds of Australian businesses protect their brands, from early-stage startups to established enterprises. Our approach is simple: clear advice, fair pricing, and genuine partnership.
“Markster successfully registered Subsea's trade marks after we'd been unsuccessful doing it ourselves. Working with Kate and the team was very easy and straightforward. We'd recommend Markster — I couldn't be happier with the outcome and the process.”
Ed Korber
Managing Director, Subsea
What we stand for
These principles guide everything we do at Markster.
Clarity
We believe in clear, jargon-free advice. You'll always understand exactly where you stand and what your options are.
Transparency
Fixed fees mean no surprises. You know exactly what you're paying before we start any work.
Excellence
We bring the same rigorous approach to every client, whether you're a startup or an established enterprise.
Partnership
We're not just service providers. We're partners in protecting your brand for the long term.
Ready to work with us?
Let's discuss how we can help protect your brand. Book a consultation with our team today.
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