Patent Monopoly & the Price to be Paid
Your bond with the public A patent can be thought of as an agreement between the inventor (or their successors) and the government, whereby the inventor makes a full disclosure of new and ...
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ESIC – Make startups more investible
Running a startup is a tough job where the founders not only develop cutting edge technologies, but also have to look after the financial aspects of their startup. Although I am not a finance or ...
Drafting for Sufficiency and Support in Australia
It has now been over five years since significant amendments to Australia’s patent legislation came into force in order to raise the quality of patents in Australia. Part of the reason for ...
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 internationally and can be used to enforce ...
You Own Your IP, so Take Ownership of Your IP Destiny
Your business' IP is a critical element of your business. Educating yourself in various forms of IP is the first step in carving a better future for your IP destiny....
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 strategy well....
20 Things Brand Owners Need to Consider When Starting a Business
A good brand name can build the image of your business. Just as you plan your business well, so must you plan your brand....
What type of patent application do I need to file?
As a patent attorney regularly advising individual inventors, startups and SMEs on patent strategies, I am often asked a same question by innovators “what type of patent application do I need to ...
Software is Patentable in Australia
From all the hype in the media, you would think that software is not patentable in Australia. Much has been written about the recent IP Australia administrative hearing results from last year. A ...
