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A pragmatic approach to intellectual property (IP) audit for start-ups
Unlike established businesses that normally have their IP activities documented in detail by experienced staff, most start-up companies do not have a [...]
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Designs
Important changes to Australian Design Law: A more relevant designs system for the design industry
The Designs Amendment (Advisory Council on Intellectual Property Response) Bill 2020 (Cth) has addressed a number of issues outlined by the Advisory C [...]
Happy World IP Day!
It's World IP day! A reminder that a robust IP position can make the world go round. Also a reminder to review your IP position to look at how you can [...]
A tale of two systems: comparing Australian and New Zealand designs law
Understanding the differences in how registered designs are assessed in different jurisdictions is important when seeking design protection. None more [...]
Baxter IP allied law firm wins defence to patent infringement in the Australian Federal Court
Interface Legal recently obtained a win for its client in a Federal Court matter of patent infringement.
The differences between Australian and New Zealand designs law
Registered designs are a relatively cost effective and underutilised form of IP protection. Registered designs protect the aesthetic or visual features of a product, in contrast to patents that...
![A purpose or a promise: Utility in ESCO Corporation v Ronneby Road Pty Ltd [2018] FCAFC 46](https://www.baxterip.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Utility-in-ESCO-Corporation-v-Ronneby-Road-Pty-Ltd-300x200.jpg "A purpose or a promise: Utility in ESCO Corporation v Ronneby Road Pty Ltd [2018] FCAFC 46")
A purpose or a promise: Utility in ESCO Corporation v Ronneby Road Pty Ltd [2018] FCAFC 46
Esco Corporation (“ESCO”) was the applicant for Australian standard patent application no. 2011201135 entitled “Wear Assembly”. Paragraph 1 of the application provides that the...
The requirements for design registration and the design process made easy
A registered design is a type of IP that protects the way your design looks. Similar to other forms of IP, a registered design can be filed locally or [...]
What is your IP strategy?
Your business' intellectual property is as important as your tangible assets. These days, staying ahead of the competition also means planning your IP [...]