We’re committed to helping clients make important strategic decisions about their intellectual property. Our guides and publications are tailored to a specific service and/or technology and are authored by our experienced professional staff.


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About Spruson & Ferguson
About Spruson & Ferguson
About Spruson & Ferguson provides a brief overview of Spruson & Ferguson.
About Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
About Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
About Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers provides a brief overview of our IP Law services.
About Spruson & Ferguson – 日本語
About Spruson & Ferguson – 日本語
About Spruson & Ferguson (Japanese translation) provides a brief overview of Spruson & Ferguson.
About Spruson & Ferguson – 中文
About Spruson & Ferguson – 中文
About Spruson & Ferguson (Chinese translation) provides a brief overview of Spruson & Ferguson.

IP Strategy

IP Health Checklist
IP Health Checklist
The IP Health Checklist provides key considerations to help you distinguish the importance of protecting your IP assets.
IP Strategy for Start-Ups
IP Strategy for Start-Ups
This IP strategy guide provides key considerations on how to leverage your startup through your IP
Are You ‘Swiping Right’ to Protect Your Software?
Are You ‘Swiping Right’ to Protect Your Software?
This guide provides an overview on the key considerations in protecting your software IP.
Intellectual Property Guide
Intellectual Property Guide
This guide provides insights to patents, trade marks, designs and other forms of IP.

Patents

Patents Snapshot (Asia-Pacific)
Patents Snapshot (Asia-Pacific)
The Patents Snapshot provides an overview of filing statistics and key issues within Asia-Pacific.
Patent Snapshot (Asia-Pacific) - 日本語
Patent Snapshot (Asia-Pacific) – 日本語
Spruson & Ferguson Patents Snapshot (Asia-Pacific) – アジア-パシフィック諸国の出願統計、および手続き面の特徴をご紹介します。
Australian Patents Information Kit
Australian Patents Information Kit
This guide provides an overview on what patents are, how to obtain a patent in Australia and information on filing patents in overseas jurisdictions
Can I Patent my Invention?
Can I Patent my Invention?
This guide provides an overview on the criteria to patent an invention.

Trade Marks

Protect Your Brand – Trade Marks Simplified
Protect Your Brand – Trade Marks Simplified
This trade marks guide provides an introductory overview on how to distinguish and protect your brand through trade marks.
Trade Marks Guide for Australia
Trade Marks Guide for Australia
The Trade Marks Guide for Australia provides a comprehensive overview of trade marks and their place in the commercial world.
Trade Marks Snapshot
Trade Marks Snapshot
The Trade Marks Snapshot provides an up to date guide on filing non-use and opposition requirements across the Asia-Pacific.

Designs

Designs Snapshot
Designs Snapshot
The Designs Snapshot provides a brief overview on the requirements and specifications on designs in various jurisdictions across the Asia Pacific region.
Australian Designs Information Kit
Australian Designs Information Kit
The Australian Design Information kit provides an overview on registration process of designs both domestically and internationally.

Latest News & Insights
Introducing the new Spruson & Ferguson brand
Today, Spruson & Ferguson is proud to unveil our new brand. Our new brand builds on our position as a market leader in intellectual property services, and defines what will…
Today, Spruson & Ferguson is proud to unveil our new brand. Our new brand builds on our position as a…
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China: Patents and invalidation challenges – navigating translation accuracy
The accurate translation of patent documents from English to Chinese is crucial to circumvent potential invalidation or infringement disputes in China. Once embroiled in legal challenges, amending translation inaccuracies…
The accurate translation of patent documents from English to Chinese is crucial to circumvent potential invalidation or infringement disputes…
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Five key contractual considerations when using generative AI in your business
Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving at a phenomenal speed. Early adopters across industries, whether in retail, healthcare, financial services will have first opportunities to harness the potential benefits, whilst…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving at a phenomenal speed. Early adopters across industries, whether in retail, healthcare, financial services…
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Allowability of provisos in patent claims under Australian Patent Law
An amendment of a complete specification is not allowable at any time if the amendment would result in the specification claiming or disclosing matter that “extends beyond” that disclosed…
An amendment of a complete specification is not allowable at any time if the amendment would result in the…
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Lord of the Wings trade mark refused in Middle-earth
Since the release of The Lord of the Rings film franchise in 2001, New Zealand has been synonymous with “Middle-earth”. New Zealand tourism and traders jumped on the Tolkien…
Since the release of The Lord of the Rings film franchise in 2001, New Zealand has been synonymous with…
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