Indigenous people and communities have unique needs in relation to intellectual property, which can be sensitive given their social, historical, political, and cultural complexities. IP Australia uses Indigenous Knowledge (IK) as a term to cover a range of knowledge held and continually developed by Australia’s First...
Earlier this week I came across an article making a bold claim that IP Australia had leaked the images of an upcoming Lotus SUV. As is often the case with many Intellectual Property (IP) matters reported by the media, the facts quoted in the article...
Advanced Aquarium Technologies® (AAT) is a world leader in the design, construction, and operation of landmark public aquariums. The company has delivered major projects in 25 countries, including Den Blå Planet (the national aquarium of Denmark), the Oman Aquarium, the Cube Oceanarium in Chengdu, China,...
As the holiday season sets in and the new year approaches, many take the time off to reflect on the year that has been and look ahead to what is in store. It’s important that you also reflect on the state of your intellectual property...
Scams Awareness Week takes place on 8 to 12 November 2021. The theme for the week is ‘Let’s talk scams’, encouraging everyone to talk to their family and friends about scams to build awareness. Scams target people of all backgrounds, ages and income levels across Australia....
This month Australian Good Design Awards announced award winners for 2021. The Awards are one of the longest-running international design awards, promoting excellence in design and innovation since 1958. It’s great for us to see designs by our clients being recognised and reinforcing the message that...
If you’ve developed a new product or process, chances are that you have some valuable intellectual property (IP) in your business. During this online event we’ll outline how you can grow your business by identifying and making the most of your IP. Intellectual Property can be a complex...
If you’ve designed or developed something that looks unique it’s worthwhile considering how you can best profit from your efforts. Design protection stops others from copying the visual appearance of your product. In Australia, design protection can be obtained for up to ten years. Design protection covers the...
State of Escape, an Australian company that designs and sells handbags and tote bags, recently brought an allegation of copyright infringement of the Escape Bag, a perforated neoprene tote bag, against Stefanie Schwartz. Unfortunately for State of Escape, copyright was not enough to prevent Stefanie...
Did you spend money on exporting or marketing your goods or services overseas last financial year? The Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme is an Australian Government financial assistance program providing export-ready small to medium businesses with financial assistance by reimbursing up to 50 per cent of eligible promotional expenses above $5,000 (provided that the total expenses...
