No need for patent panic over Brexit result
28 June 2016Many are concerned with how the Brexit referendum will affect patents in the UK and the European Union. Fortunately, existing patents are secure.
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What do you need to know about protecting your design?
24 June 2016There are a number of important differences between copyright and registered designs under Australian intellectual property law.
How does trade mark law apply to Google AdWords?
18 June 2016Google AdWords is at the centre of a trade mark case between Veda and MGE, shedding further light on how search engines are affected by Australian IP law.
Proud achievements for Alder IP
10 June 2016Alder IP has recently been recognised for outstanding achievement when it comes to services for Australian intellectual property law.
Art in the age of digital reproduction
04 June 2016The artistic community is particularly susceptible to rights infringements. Why are artists not being protected by Australian copyright law?
Why are authors in an uproar over the Productivity Commission’s intellectual property report?
26 May 2016Authors oppose the proposal to allow parallel imports - a recommendation in the Productivity Commission's report on intellectual property law in Australia.
When TV, the internet and Australian copyright law collide
20 May 2016A decision by the NSW Supreme Court will have strong implications for how live streaming content is affected by Australian copyright law.
Will geoblocking become a thing of the past?
09 May 2016The Productivity Commission has called for protections on geoblock dodging in Australia, potentially opening up new avenues for legal content access.
How does Australian copyright law affect the classroom?
05 May 2016Recommendations by the Australian Productivity Commission could result in changes to how Australian copyright law affects resources in the classroom.
Simultaneous invention and the race to the patent office
29 April 2016Simultaneous invention shows that new ideas don't occur in a vacuum. As such, registering a patent in Australia is an important step for innovators.