Missed a deadline? Here are the 5 keys to recovery
Despite the best and most diligent efforts, mistakes and errors can and do sometimes happen. For example, rather than entering 12 January 2013 into a diary system, 21 January 2013 may be typed in...
View ArticleE-rights Update
Over the past few years, the popularity of e-readers, EBooks, iPads and tablets have increased dramatically. The Final Report to Government by the Book Industry Strategy Group (BISG) in September 2011...
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5 ways to breathe life into your trade marks… and keep it there!
In its report on the ‘Best Global Brands 2012’, branding consultancy Interbrand identified Coca-Cola as the most valuable brand in the world, worth nearly US$78 billion! Apple (US$76.6 billion) and IBM...
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Five Star Win for Foreign Language Trade Mark Owner
Cantarella Bros Pty Limited v Modena Trading Pty Limited [2013] FCA 8 A recent Federal Court trade mark decision raises the threshold for invalidating a word trade mark which has a relevant meaning in...
View ArticleWhat’s in a name? How celebrities and CEOs can shape your brand
What’s in a name? Well, a lot, if you are referring to the name of a person behind a brand or organisation. A strong personality can certainly influence, whether that be a leader within an...
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Looking for TOSSERS in the local bottle-o
In a recent ATMO decision, Lion-Beer, Spirits & Wine Pty Ltd v Michael Harvey [2013] ATMO 6 (22 January 2013), Lion-Beer failed in its opposition against Mr Harvey’s trade mark application for the...
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BIG FOOT v BIG HAND = Unjustified Monopoly?
In the recent ATMO decision Linecrest Pty Ltd v Cobannah HJoldings Pty Ltd as trustee for the Lollymania Trust [2013] ATMO 2 (9 January 2013), the owner of BIG FOOT lollipops successfully opposed the...
View ArticleInnovation Drives Social and Economic Prosperity
Applying a broad definition of ‘innovation’, new products, processes and services, new uses of known products, processes, services, clever business models and smart business practices can all be...
View ArticleAustralian Patent Opposition – early identification of expert witnesses...
As of 15 April 2013, parties involved in Australian patent oppositions will have less time to prepare evidence in relation to their case. If you are considering opposing the grant of an Australian...
View ArticleCost benefits for Australian innovators seeking patent protection in China
Closer cooperation between the IP offices of Australia and China will lead to cost benefits for Australian innovators seeking patent protection in both countries. IP Australia signed a Memorandum of...
View Article3 Things Brand Owners Need to Know about Google’s Revised AdWords Trade Mark...
(1) What’s the change? As at 23 April 2013, Google will no longer restrict an advertiser’s use of a competitor’s trade mark(s) as keywords in Australia. The updated policy is neatly summarised here....
View ArticleAre European Unitary Patents part of your IP Strategy?
In February 2013, 25 European Countries signed the Unified Patent Court Agreement which could result in the new European Unitary Patent system starting as early as 2014. Is your business prepared for...
View ArticleEnforcing patent rights in China
Australian companies increasingly elect to have their products manufactured in China, often to offset the costs associated with domestic manufacture. As a consequence, many companies look to pursue...
View ArticleGene Patenting: Are We Missing the Point?
The issue of ‘gene patents’ has been a hot topic of late, and has recently resurfaced in the news as a result of Angelina Jolie having a double mastectomy. However, having been a scientific researcher...
View Article3D Printing – A Game-changer for Manufacturing and Food Service?
There has been quite a lot of hype and concern over the past several weeks as the ‘Liberator’, the world’s first entirely 3D-printed gun, came to light via the internet. Already, cheaper and more...
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Graphic Representation of the Impact of ‘Raising the Bar’ Patent Reforms on...
First published in IAM Blog 29 May 2013 As the dust settles on a frenetic April of patenting activity in Australia, new data has emerged which illustrates the profound effect of recent patent law...
View ArticleGene Patents: Apparently We Are Missing the Point…
I recently blogged on the topic of gene patents in light of news publicising Angelina Jolie’s pre-emptive actions in dealing with her increased risks of developing breast and ovarian cancers. The...
View Article‘Fast-tracked’ Green patents more likely to be granted
Do you have or know of a great invention to help the environment? If so, consider ‘fast-tracking’ a patent application, otherwise known as ‘accelerated’ or ‘expedited’ examination. A study has shown...
View ArticleTargeting China: how to ‘sell’ your business online without losing your IP
China is Australia’s No. 1 trading partner, and still the ‘world’s workshop’ when it comes to manufactured goods. While the mining boom appears to be waning, there are numerous other opportunities for...
View ArticleTop Brands In China Revealed
We recently posted on how to sell your business online in China without losing your IP. We highlighted that aligning branding strategies with IP protection strategies will reduce the risk of an...
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