Design or Patent Protection – Which One Do I Need? Generally speaking, the basic difference between the two is that a registered design Brisbane wide protects the overall appearance of a product whereas a patent protects the way an invention works – its functionality. It is therefore…
Seeking Patent Attorney or Trainee Patent Attorney Kings Patent & Trade Marks Attorneys (https://kingsip.com.au) is a boutique patent and trade mark firm based in Brisbane. We specialise in helping businesses and individuals obtain high-quality patents, trade marks and registered designs. Our clients range from multi-national…
Virtual Marking – Say Good Bye To Innocent Infringement Generally speaking, in intellectual property (“IP”) infringement cases, damages are awarded to IP right owners as compensation for losses suffered as a result of IP right infringement by an infringing third party. However, in some instances…
Why You Should Engage A Patent Attorney It is a popular misconception that the process of drafting a patent application is straightforward and can be undertaken by an inventor to save on the costs of engaging a patent attorney. It is easy to see why…
Time For A Business IP Spring Clean? The Jacarandas are in bloom, the NRL and AFL grand finals have come and gone, and Spring is definitely here. What better time to spring clean your IP portfolio and ensure that you have an effective and relevant…
To Register A Trade Mark Or Not To Register Trade Mark? – It Shouldn’t Be A Question A trade mark, sometimes called a “brand”, is used to signify that products or services originate from a particular entity or business, are authorised by that entity or…
Patent Basics Patents are one of the least understood forms of intellectual property. There are misconceptions that patents are only for complex or revolutionary items like the light bulb. While the light bulb and many complex contraptions have been protected by patents over the years,…
