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26 Aug
The Iconic Ekka Strawberry Sundae™
A once-a-year treat raising thousands of dollars for the Prince Charles Hospital Foundation (PCHF).
12 Jul
How will Brexit affect patents, trade marks and designs?
As a decision on Brexit continues to be met with delays, the rest of the world is left wondering how…
26 Jun
Three stripes and you are out
The popular German sportswear manufacturer failed to extend its trade mark three-stripe design in the European Union (EU). The ruling…
The Importance of Filing a Trade Mark
Trade Marks #1: Philipp explains the commercial benefits of trade mark protection and the potential consequences of not controlling your trade marks.
05 Apr
Trade marks abused in new social media scam
Wherever there is an opportunity to access a large number of online profiles, it is very likely that scammers are…
12 Mar
10 Weird But Wonderful Inventions
With decades of combined experience in world of IP, attorneys Ewen and Philipp are exposed to many wonderful, and occasionally…
28 Feb
Rise in Patent and Trade Mark Scams
Over the past year a growing amount of businesses are targeted by unofficial Intellectual Property (IP) organisations. We often receive…
18 Feb
First Steps: Choosing a Business Name
A major concern when selecting a business name or any form of branding is whether it qualifies for trade mark…
14 Jan
New Zealand IP Fee Review Proposed
In July 2018, The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) sought public submissions on proposals to change some of…
19 Dec
Insights from the Asian Patent Attorney Assoc. Conference
A highlight for any Intellectual Property Attorney is to travel the world and attend educational conferences in great locations (yes,…
15 Nov
Ultimate Protection: Colour Trade Mark
Since the news that Prince’s Estate have filed a United States Trade Mark Application for the colour purple, a lot…
07 Nov
Government and Institutional Grants
When we sit down with inventors and new clients, one of the recurring topics of discussion is funding. Have you…
07 Nov
Does your business smell?
Most of us have associated scents with memories and locations that are familiar to us. But what if that scent…
19 Oct
Do You Want Funding For Your Business Or Invention?
When we sit down with inventors and new clients, one of the recurring topics of discussion is funding. Have you…
07 Oct
3D Printing: What You Need to Know before you Print
3D Printing is a revolutionary alternative for product prototyping, allowing individuals and companies to turn 3D modelled designs in to…
05 Oct
For our clients in the Sydney area
As we covered in a recent article regarding Chinese IP protection improvements, China is Australia's largest trading partner. This presents…
16 Aug
What it takes to be a Patent Attorney
In Australia, all patent attorneys must have a technical degree and a legal qualification. The reason for the requirement that…
01 Aug
Overseas Applications: Where To Extend Your Patent Protection
Inventors aim to sell their products in as many markets as possible and consequently seek patent protection in countries where…
31 Jul
The Truth About China’s Growing Patent Protection
China is Australia's largest trading partner. This presents great opportunities for Australian businesses as Australia is both a leading source…