Protecting your intellectual property is a critical part of doing business. But while obtaining an Australian patent is relatively straightforward, protecting your invention internationally is a different challenge entirely. Quick answer: Getting a patent granted overseas typically takes between 4 and 7 years from your…
New products, processes, brands and inventions are examples of intellectual property that have the potential to bring great commercial benefits. Obtaining a patent is one of the best things inventors can do to protect this intellectual property. Australia provides a robust patent framework that entitles…
Patent, Trade Mark and Registered Design Trends Showcased in Latest IP Report 2021 was certainly a year of change for anyone working as a patent law professional, from the phasing out of innovation patents to the way COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the innovation landscape and…
Director Jonathan Lewis Kings Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys is excited to announce that Jonathan Lewis has been appointed Director of the firm. Jonathan joined the firm in 2021, bringing over 15 years’ experience working as a patent and trade mark attorney and as a…
Shots Fired At The Colonel In Australia’s Burger Wars You might have heard that last year, Hungry Jack’s (Burger King in Australia) released their take on the Big Mac, a burger which they cheekily called the Big Jack. Hungry Jacks described their burger as “Two…
Can I Patent My Recipe? Patent applications for typical recipes are often refused because they do not meet the legal requirements for an inventive step, or they fall into what is considered excluded subject matter. Under Australian patent law, inventions must be new, useful, and…
Can A Patent Attorney Steal My Idea? A common fear of inventors is having their invention stolen, and inventors are therefore often secretive about their work. To obtain a patent on an invention, however, the inventor must fully disclose their invention. In most cases, the…
Is It Obvious? Depends Who (And When) You Ask Novelty and inventive step are the two most crucial considerations when determining whether an invention is eligible for patent protection. They are also equally important when attempting to determine whether an existing patent was validly granted….
Australia will have a Grace Period for Registered Designs from 10 March 2022 Previously, Registered Designs had an absolute novelty requirement, which meant that if the design had been previously published, even just a day earlier on social media, for example, the designer was unable…
When To Patent and When To Launch You’ve done the hard work, shed the blood, sweat and tears. You’ve tested, polished, prototyped, test run and beta’d till you can’t beta no more… it’s finally time to take your idea to market. But have you protected…
