The secret to making money from an invention
As a patent attorney, I have seen the full range of ideas from the brilliant to the downright crazy. Some inventions will go absolutely gangbusters and make millions of...
As a patent attorney, I have seen the full range of ideas from the brilliant to the downright crazy....
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Trans-Tasman patent regime hits a hurdle
In recent years, the Australian and New Zealand Patent Offices have been preparing for the establishment of a single application process (SAP) and single examination process (SEP) between the...
In recent years, the Australian and New Zealand Patent Offices have been preparing for the establishment of a single...
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Beware of Making Promises: Patent Drafting Tips for Australia
The Federal Court of Australia in Ronneby Road Pty Ltd v ESCO Corporation FCA 588 recently found all claims of an Australian patent application to be invalid on...
The Federal Court of Australia in Ronneby Road Pty Ltd v ESCO Corporation FCA 588 recently found all...
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A-Fold Scaffold: A new twist on an ancient invention
How a great idea takes shape Scaffolds have been around for thousands of years. They are commonly used to support a work crew and materials to aid in the construction,...
How a great idea takes shape Scaffolds have been around for thousands of years. They are commonly used to support...
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Update: Brexit and Your IP in Europe
In a referendum held on 23 June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU). Pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, the withdrawal...
In a referendum held on 23 June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU). Pursuant to...
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Throat Scope: Lighting Throats Around the World
lIt can be difficult for a doctor or parent to examine a child’s throat. If a wooden tongue depressor is used, with one hand the doctor or parent depresses...
lIt can be difficult for a doctor or parent to examine a child’s throat. If a wooden tongue depressor...
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Singapore: The TPP and intellectual property
The seven-year veil of secrecy was lifted from the details of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) shortly before it was signed earlier this year. The TPP is a trade agreement...
The seven-year veil of secrecy was lifted from the details of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) shortly before it was...
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