Australia provides robust rights for a wide range of intellectual property. This is a major advantage for any business that is looking to sell, manufacture or distribute their products Down Under. Businesses and individuals can all benefit from trade marks and patents, but it’s also…
Patenting an invention is the best thing you can do to protect your ideas and make the most of new products. Since Australia’s patent system can be complex, many people choose to work with professional attorneys when filing applications. A patent attorney can simplify the…
Patent searching is vital before, during, and after the patent process. Patent searches tend to relate to three key aspects, 1) patentability, 2) infringement, and 3) watching. Each of these key aspects is important and can provide unique insights at different stages of an invention,…
Trade marks are some of the most important pieces of intellectual property you can own. Each trade mark represents a significant investment in development, goodwill and customer recognition. This makes them incredibly valuable to businesses of any size. Australia’s trade mark system provides robust protection…
Australia’s intellectual property laws make it simple to protect the distinctive parts of your business. Elements of your branding can have a major impact on the way customers perceive your products. But those distinctive elements include more than just branding and logos – products themselves…
Well, the answer may be no, if you have full ownership of the product without limitation. This view is supported by a High Court ruling in Calidad Pty Ltd v Seiko Epson Corporation. The latest research shows there are more than 6.92 billion smartphone users…
Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has revolutionised the way people create customised products and component parts. However, this new technology has added a layer of murkiness when it comes to intellectual property (IP) rights, specifically certified design rights. In Australia, manufacturing objects using…
Your business name is one of the most recognisable parts of your branding. Your name is front and centre in all your dealings, so it holds incredible power with your customers, competitors and industry. If you want to maximise the value of your business name…
Are Logos Protected by Copyright? Or Trade Marks? Branding items like logos are often the most valuable assets your business owns. These unique identifiers help customers distinguish your products and services, allowing you to build a reputation that has a tangible impact on your bottom…
Artificial intelligence has recently exploded in popularity thanks to systems such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. While platforms like ChatGPT are bringing powerful AI to the public, AI systems are already hard at work in industries such as information technology, medicine, pharmaceuticals, mining and more. These sectors…
