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Average times for the Australian patent approval process
April 28, 2020Any Australians who put in the time and thought necessary to come up with a truly original idea for a device, tool or process should, first and foremost, take a m
Copyright for photographers: the basics to protect your art
April 06, 2020Photographers are blessed with the skill to capture moments in time and turn them into long-lasting memories, as well as pure pieces of art. It's important, h
Alder IP named Full Service IP Law Firm of the Year in Australia
March 16, 2020We are delighted to announce that Alder IP has been chosen as the very best in the industry in the 2020
How to check if a patent already exists
March 12, 2020Before you apply for a patent, it is important to conduct a thorough search for patent information on similar products. This initial step helps to avoid wasting t
Imagining a world without copyrights
February 12, 2020Copyright laws were originally intended to protect individuals and their works, but today, there are people are questioning their purpose and effectiveness. Gaebl
6 things that can't be copyrighted
February 03, 2020A copyright is the exclusive legal right to print, publish, perform, film or record literary, artistic or musical material, and to authorise others to do the same
What is a common law or unregistered trademark, and does it offer protection?
January 22, 2020Some say trademarks are a business's most valuable marketing tool. They're the way you show your customers the value and success your brand has in the mar
Domains and trade marks: what are your rights?
January 20, 2020The world of Intellectual Property can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. With so many facets to the rights you have as a brand and business owner knowing
Trade mark and band names, how does it work?
December 11, 2019A trade mark can help an up and coming good or service get its name out in the open. Once you acquir
Can a style of art be classified as intellectual property?
December 06, 2019Artists tend to be unique in the approaches they take to creating their art. This is part of the reason why the work of talented artists appears so distinct. Thei
Are non-disclosure agreements available in Australia?
November 22, 2019There are various employment agreements that can be taken out to help all parties involved remain comfortable and safe when someone is employed or when
Can you use a photo commercially if you credit the photographer?
November 12, 2019We live in a digital age, when it is possible to find just about anything online. This can be supremely helpful - with just the click of a few buttons, we can fin
Under what circumstances can your registered trade mark be challenged?
October 30, 2019If the application is accepted but not registered, people can oppose the registration via a hearing conducted by IP Australia. This is called an opposition.
Can you copyright an idea or concept?
October 24, 2019These days, it seems like we're surrounded by highly creative, innovative types of people with the next greatest product, service or artwork ideas. With shows
How are colour trade marks enforced?
October 24, 2019When you've got a good idea for a product, service, logo or other element that could benefit or otherwise improve society, it makes sense that you would