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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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Patents
Opening the “patent box” for Australian Healthcare
The Australian government has proposed a tax return form that will allow innovators in the medtech and biotech industries to get a tax rebate on reven [...]
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 final opportunity to use the Australian innovation patent
The Australian government announced the phasing out of the innovation patent. Find out how you can still reap the benefits of the innovation patent.
Should you keep your invention confidential after filing a patent application?
How safe is it to divulge any information about your invention or to even commercialise it as soon as a patent application has been filed?
What is the best way to start my patent journey?
What is the best first step in protecting your idea? Your path must be chosen carefully to match your business plan, capabilities and abilities.
Have you ever missed a date?
While missing a patent date can be fatal for the owner and his rights, the latter can be restored by taking immediate action to extend the time.
Updated on streamlined extensions of time due to COVID-19
IP Australia extends the deadline for requesting streamlined extensions until 31 March 2021 if your business has been affected by COVID-19.
IP unlocks startup valuation – Part I
Chris Baxter shares how to use IP to unlock startup valuation at the pre-traction stage in the first Part of the series Why Investors Always Ask About [...]