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…
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. In this case, Seiko manufactured patented ink cartridges under the brand name…
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…
As Easter has just been, you might be surprised to hear that anyone is still thinking of chocolate, let alone in the context of Intellectual Property. But aside from making excellent chocolates, chocolatiers such as Lindt, Guylian, and Cadbury have secured extensive IP rights associated…
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…
Despite serving very different purposes, Apple watches and the Pokies have obtained similar IP protection for their Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs). GUIs refer to the point of human-computer interaction and communication, usually taking the form of a button appearing on a screen. Speaking of buttons, …
Protecting your intellectual property is one of the most important things you can do for your business. Patents, trade marks and designs hold immense commercial value that can be licenced, sold, or exploited, just like physical property. If you want to obtain, protect and enforce…
Obtaining a patent is one of the best things you can do to protect your intellectual property in Australia. Once a patent has been granted, you will have the right to enforce your claim and prevent competitors from replicating your invention without permission. Because patents…
Protecting your intellectual property within Australia is important, and that goes double when you’re operating internationally. Marketing your goods and services overseas is a major step forward for your organisation. However, it comes with new risks to your intellectual property, and it can lead to…
