Patents key to business stability, research finds
23 June 2015New research has discovered how patent applications can encourage business success. Is it time for your business to secure its great ideas?
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How will copyright law react to online challenges?
09 June 2015Are you concerned that your patented hard work is not safe online? A new intellectual property bill could put some of these fears to rest.
What’s restricting Aussie innovation?
27 May 2015Last year, the number of patent applications in Australia fell by some way. So how do we get Aussies inventing again?
Dallas Buyers Club and the case of copyright infringement
21 May 2015The producers of Hollywood blockbuster Dallas Buyers Club recently won a case that allows them to face copyright infringement in Australia head on.
Alder IP – Wins Client Choice Award 2015 for Best Australian Patent Firm from Lexology
04 March 2015Alder IP is proud to announce that we have won the Client Choice Award 2015 for Australia in the field of Patent Firms as awarded by Lexology and ILO. This award was announced in London, UK on 28th February 2015. This is a great honour for our firm and we thank our clients who participated … Continue reading "Alder IP – Wins Client Choice Award 2015 for Best Australian Patent Firm from Lexology"
Patenting for Startup Businesses
11 February 2015Patenting is important activity for all businesses who are innovative. Startup businesses who are planning on adopting a disruptive technology strategy and are innovative by definition. To protect startup businesses from copying, business founders need to develop and adopt strong intellectual property strategies that protect at least their core business from extensive reproduction by later … Continue reading "Patenting for Startup Businesses"
Christmas Break
02 December 2014The offices of Alder IP will be officially closed between 17th December 2014 and 5th January 2015. If you require urgent assistance or help during this time, please phone our regular phone number and we will get back to you soon as possible. We will also be monitoring our emails during the Christmas period. Merry … Continue reading "Christmas Break"
Alder IP Australian Trade Mark Guide
02 December 2014Alder IP is pleased to announce that it has just published a free guide to trade mark law in Australia. The guide covers a lot of general information about trade marks in Australia including information about the registration process and the differences relating to common law trade marks and registered trade marks. The guide is … Continue reading "Alder IP Australian Trade Mark Guide"
Alder IP expands to new offices
24 September 2014We are proud to announce that due to our recent growth, that we have moved to a new location. We will continue to offer the same friendly service at our new address on 24 Thomas Street, Chatswood, NSW, 2067. The new office will allow us to offer an even larger selection of services to better … Continue reading "Alder IP expands to new offices"
Issues with Patent License Terminations
22 August 2014S145 of the Patents Act is directed to limit the capacity of licensors from obtaining licenses that exceed to life of a patent. Despite any clause in a license agreement, s145 generally states that a license to exploit a patented invention may be terminated in 3 months notice once “the [licensed patent, or all patents … Continue reading "Issues with Patent License Terminations"