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World IP Day is on the 26 April 2020 and to mark this occasion, every year the World Intellectual Property Organisation sets a theme for World IP Day. This...
World IP Day is on the 26 April 2020 and to mark this occasion, every year the World Intellectual...
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Singapore: maintaining top position in Asia for IP rights protection
In recognition of its robust Intellectual Property (IP) rights protection, Singapore ranks top again in Asia in the 2019 edition of the International Property Rights Index (IPRI). Globally, Singapore moved...
In recognition of its robust Intellectual Property (IP) rights protection, Singapore ranks top again in Asia in the 2019...
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Australian Designs Checklist
We provide a checklist below covering some important aspects to consider in relation to Australian Designs. Are you seeking protection for features or appearance of a product? Generally speaking, a design registration...
We provide a checklist below covering some important aspects to consider in relation to Australian Designs. Are you seeking protection for...
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Singapore maintains top position in Asia for IP rights protection: International Property Rights Index 2019
In recognition of its robust Intellectual Property (IP) rights protection, Singapore ranks top again in Asia in the 2019 edition of the International Property Rights Index (IPRI). Globally, Singapore moved up one notch...
In recognition of its robust Intellectual Property (IP) rights protection, Singapore ranks top again in Asia in the 2019 edition of...
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A comparison of the Australian designs system vs. key overseas jurisdictions
Our team of designs specialists has written extensively about filing strategies concerning registered designs in Australia over the years. See, for example: Australian Designs Law - Key features to...
Our team of designs specialists has written extensively about filing strategies concerning registered designs in Australia over the years....
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Case Note: Olvey & Sketo v Danko & Gabrys [2019] APO 42
This case highlights the importance of maintaining comprehensive records throughout the ideation and development stage of your invention.   
This case highlights the importance of maintaining comprehensive records throughout the ideation and development stage of your invention.   
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Australian Design Search
IP Australia have just released the new Australian Design Search into the wild, replacing the (now) old Australian Designs Data Searching system, or ADDS. It’s a vast improvement over the old system,...
IP Australia have just released the new Australian Design Search into the wild, replacing the (now) old Australian Designs Data Searching...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
IPOS Introduces New Programmes to Spur Innovation
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), Lloyd’s Asia, and Antares Underwriting Asia, have launched an initiative to support innovative enterprises as they enter global markets. Called the Intellectual Property Insurance Initiative...
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), Lloyd’s Asia, and Antares Underwriting Asia, have launched an initiative to support innovative enterprises...
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Case Note: Davies V Lazer Safe Pty Ltd [2019] FCAFC 65
This case highlights the importance of construing claims using plain English meaning and not adding a “gloss” to the language of a claim. Background The primary judge held in Davies V...
This case highlights the importance of construing claims using plain English meaning and not adding a “gloss” to the...
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