Australia second in cleantech growth – tips for in-house counsel
With a landscape so compatible with cleantech solutions, no wonder Australia is a hotbed for innovation. We discuss this and provide tips for IP professionals working in the sector.
With a landscape so compatible with cleantech solutions, no wonder Australia is a hotbed for innovation. We discuss this...
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IP Australia releases 2024 Intellectual Property Report
IP Australia has released the twelfth edition of the Australian Intellectual Property Report 2024 (the Report) which presents key movements in IP statistics and explores the links between innovation,...
IP Australia has released the twelfth edition of the Australian Intellectual Property Report 2024 (the Report) which presents key...
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Descriptive Composite Marks – Are They Worthwhile?
One of the most common questions people usually ask is what type of mark to file for? A business will often use all three types of mark. For instance, their...
One of the most common questions people usually ask is what type of mark to file for? A business will...
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Australia Update: IP Australia announces a reduction in PCT fees
Following the directives adopted by the PCT Assembly, IP Australia has announced updated fees for PCT applications. The updated fees will be published in the Australian Official Journal of...
Following the directives adopted by the PCT Assembly, IP Australia has announced updated fees for PCT applications. The updated...
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In which country should you file your first patent application?
Some newcomers to the patenting arena believe that “getting a patent” for their new and improved product simply involves filling out a form and paying a fee to the...
Some newcomers to the patenting arena believe that “getting a patent” for their new and improved product simply involves...
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Removal of NZ/AU Single Application and Examination Processes
In our article of 22 July 2016, we reported that the Commerce Committee recommended that the relevant clauses pertaining to a Single Application Process (SAP) and a Single Examination...
In our article of 22 July 2016, we reported that the Commerce Committee recommended that the relevant clauses pertaining...
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Trade Mark Official Fee Changes at IP Australia
IP Australia has recently announced changes to the official fees payable for various trade mark matters to encourage use of IP Australia's "approved means" for filing of applications and...
IP Australia has recently announced changes to the official fees payable for various trade mark matters to encourage use...
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