Will the loss of innovation patents make IP protection more difficult?
22 February 2018
The Government has decided to abolish the innovation patents system. This may have the effect of making it harder for SMEs to protect their intellectual property that's not quite worthy of a regular patent but nonetheless valuable. What are other options for SMEs to protect their IP?
To patent or not to patent?
19 February 2018
The decision of whether or not to patent an invention can be a difficult one for SMEs. If you don't have the resources to protect your IP, it mightn't seem worth it. But keeping IP a secret can be a risky strategy. Here are three reasons why you should seek a patent for your invention.
Why musicians should research their market
15 February 2018
Musicians face a tricky legal environment when it comes to copyright law. The legal line between inspiration and plagiarism is a blurry one, something recent suits involving Australian artists can attest to. What should musicians do to protect themselves and their creations?
What is the landscape of Australian copyright ‘safe harbors’?
30 January 2018
Recent government reform has extended copyright safe harbor legislation. This has come after more than ten years of divisive debate, with both sides vocal in protecting their ideas. So does the landscape of Australian copyright 'safe harbors' currently favour free or fair use?
Why is an IP strategy vital to protecting your fashion brand?
24 January 2018
Fashion is a competitive industry that relies on protecting your brand and designs to stand out from the crowd. Let's look at why an IP protection strategy is vital in the fashion industry and some cases of intellectual property theft that affected some of the biggest names in retail clothing.
Why horticulturists need to stay updated with plant breeders’ rights
16 January 2018
Recent changes to the definition of 'vine' means opportunities have opened for plant breeders to develop new varieties of certain plants. Let's take a look at why it's so important for horticulturalists to keep up-to-date with changes to plant breeders' rights.
3 tips for a solid IP strategy when crowdfunding
10 January 2018
When you use a crowd funding platform, you have to consider the openness of the platform and how many people can access and abuse your business' intellectual property. Let's look at three tips to maintaining a solid IP protection strategy when crowd funding online.
What do I need to know about managing my business’ designs?
05 January 2018
Once you have secured design protection rights for your intellectual property, you still have to ensure you are properly managing it and protecting it from abuse. Doing these will help you get the best from your design - so see Alder IP's guide on the details you need to know.
How to avoid IP issues with employees and contractors
22 December 2017
In running your business, employees and contractors will create IP for you every day. However, ownership rights can be questioned if you haven't taken precautions to contractually determine who has exclusive access to this IP. Follow this guide to avoid conflict with employees and contractors.
Maintaining and amending patents: What you need to know
20 December 2017
If you have secured a patent for your business, you have an advantage over competitors. However, maintaining that patent can be a challenge, and making changes to it to follow a new business strategy can be risky. See what you need to know about maintaining and amending patents.