What you need to know about the National Innovation and Science Agenda
15 December 2015The government is committed to providing the right support for innovation so that intellectual property can create commercially viable businesses.
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What does the government think of proposed intellectual property law changes?
01 December 2015A newly released response to a competiton policy review shows what the federal government thinks of proposed intellectual property law changes.
Can anyone own the rights to Waltzing Matilda?
30 November 2015What can legally be registered and protected under a trade mark? While the term Waltzing Matilda can, there are still limits.
How can intellectual property help your business grow?
16 November 2015What is the value of IP to business development? A new report seeks to clarify any uncertainty around the importance of protecting your innovation.
Summary of D’Arcy v Myriad Genetics Inc – High Court Decision
06 November 2015There is no doubt that the Myriad High Court decision has impacts for patenting in Australia. Of particular concern is how this decision is received and interpreted by legal profession and IP Australia. Summary D’Arcy v Myriad Genetics Inc [2015] HCA 35 The decision only focused on three claims (Claims 1 to 3) and claim 1 … Continue reading "Summary of D’Arcy v Myriad Genetics Inc – High Court Decision"
Landmark decision made on the patenting of genes
14 October 2015Can genetic coding be patented? The United States Supreme Court ruled it can but a landmark decision in Australia has deemed otherwise.
Should I patent my mobile app?
08 October 2015Should you protect your mobile app with a patent? Before starting the process, here are a some key concepts to take into consideration.
Is Australia keeping up with the global copyright debate?
30 September 2015A new report analyses how the internet has affected intellectual property, highlighting Australia as relatively advanced in this debate.
Happy birthday song ruled public property
30 September 2015With a prominent music company losing its rights to the Happy Birthday song, a contested copyright can prove costly. Discussing your options with lawyers can help protect your profits.
Who owns the copyright of a selfie?
29 September 2015A lawsuit between animal rights activists and a wildlife photographer highlights the complex nature of copyright law.