An inky copyright law mess
08 September 2016Tattoo artists and game developers are clashing over IP rights for tatoos reproduced on athletes' digital avatars. What does Australian copyright law say?
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How does Australian copyright law deal with fan fiction?
03 September 2016Writers of fan fiction must be careful; stories that use another author's characters could put them in violation of Australian intellectual property law.
Changes ahead for international patent applications
20 August 2016IP Australia is moving to ePCT as the preferred application method for patent protection abroad. What do innovators need to know about the change?
Don’t say the O-word in your company’s social media posts
11 August 2016Don't mention international sporting events on your company's social media; doing so violates Australian intellectual property law.
Are Pokemon photos infringing copyright?
04 August 2016Pokemon Go players are taking photos of the creatures they encounter in augmented reality. Is this allowed under Australian copyright law?
What can Pokemon Go teach us about patent registration in Australia?
30 July 2016What does Pokemon Go have to do with patents in Australia? More than you'd think. The three teams shed light on the three types of patent applications.
The death of a trade mark
27 July 2016What happens when a brand name becomes too successful? It can lose its trade mark protection under Australian IP law in a phenomenon known as genericide.
What do you need to know about Australian intellectual property law before crowdfunding your project?
21 July 2016Australian intellectual property law has a significant part to play in crowdfunding. What do you need to know before pitching your project?
No quarter given in Stairway to Heaven trial
12 July 2016The jury decides for Led Zeppelin in plagiarism case brought against Stairway to Heaven. Now, the unsuccessful plaintiff could be left with the bills.
3 mistakes to avoid when trying to bring your invention to market
05 July 2016Many things can go wrong when applying for a patent. These are three mistakes that you should avoid when trying to commercialise your invention.