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AUSTRALASIA

25th Jul 2018

The use of IP in innovation and complementary intellectual asset advisory services

In a recent article, we outlined the role of IP in the innovation process. In particular, we noted that the innovation process can be conveniently described as having 4...

In a recent article, we outlined the role of IP in the innovation process. In particular, we noted that...

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AUSTRALASIA

27th Jun 2018

IP and commercial considerations prior to and during the R&D stage of innovation

In a previous article, we outlined the various stages of innovation – from conception of an innovative idea, through the research and development (R&D) stage, followed by commercialisation, and...

In a previous article, we outlined the various stages of innovation – from conception of an innovative idea, through...

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AUSTRALASIA

7th Jun 2018

The role of IP in innovation

Innovation is generally understood as the process of bringing valuable new products (and services) to market, and has been highlighted as one of the key factors that determines the...

Innovation is generally understood as the process of bringing valuable new products (and services) to market, and has been...

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AUSTRALASIA

29th Apr 2018

The importance of a well-drafted patent specification

Patent attorneys work at the interface of science, law, and commerce. The fundamental prerequisites for a person to practice patent law are technical and legal qualifications. However, it is...

Patent attorneys work at the interface of science, law, and commerce. The fundamental prerequisites for a person to practice...

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AUSTRALASIA

9th Apr 2018

Understanding the differences between patentability (novelty) and freedom to operate prior art searching

During the course of the patenting process to protect a new invention, one may require a patentability search (also known as a novelty search) in order to determine whether...

During the course of the patenting process to protect a new invention, one may require a patentability search (also...

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AUSTRALASIA

4th Apr 2018

Patenting inventions emerging from academia – 5 common mistakes

Are you an academic? Have you sought patent protection of your inventions, or do you plan to? What should you think about before you publish your work to preserve...

Are you an academic? Have you sought patent protection of your inventions, or do you plan to? What should...

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AUSTRALIA

10th May 2016

How do the laws of disclosure and support affect drafting patent specifications?

The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012 (the RTB Act) commenced 3 years ago, and with the passage of the legislation came a number of important changes to...

The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012 (the RTB Act) commenced 3 years ago, and with the passage...

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AUSTRALIA

10th May 2016

The requirements of disclosure and support in Australian patent specifications post ‘Raising the Bar’

The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012 (the RTB Act) commenced on 15 April 2013, and with it came a raft of changes to Australian patent law. Some of...

The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012 (the RTB Act) commenced on 15 April 2013, and with it came...

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