It is important to know the difference between a patent and a trade mark. Here in this guide, we have mentioned detailed information about each of these Intellectual Property (IP) rights. First of all, you…
So what are the main Shark Tank risks for inventors and entrepreneurs? The first is obvious. Anyone watching the show could patent your idea when you demonstrate, or start to make it before you’ve filed…
What is a patent? A patent can protect a device, substance, method or process, provided it is novel, useful and inventive. Only granted patents are legally enforceable in Australia, and the process can take 5-7…
Patent Traps – What to avoid: 4 Tips for inventors This article is written in general terms to assist and guide inventors and commercialisation institutions to avoid some common patenting mistakes. You should always seek…
Blackberry claimed that WhatsApp & Instagram infringe it’s patents. It’s no news to anyone that Blackberry has been losing substantial market share to other corporations such as Facebook and Google. They are suing Facebook for…
There are many untruths told which we commonly get asked by inventors about patents. To assist you, here are some of them. Common misconceptions “Patent Services will cost me hundreds of thousands of dollars”: The…
Did you know that the Wi-Fi technology was another great Australian invention which was patented back in the 1990s? You have probably used it to connect to the internet! Recently patent infringement action was taken…
Have you come up with a design that is worth protecting? Maybe it’s a unique shape of a phone or a phone cover. Be wary of infringing a Granted patent. Searches should be done before…
An Australian Business invests in Patent protection and now has a chance against a giant corporation! The Australian business “Barokes Wines” invented a “Wine-in-a-can” product worth millions. The technology increased shelf life from 4 months…
Tesla buys a patent for a conductive paste to glue solar cells inside a module and the patent owner company for $2.6 billion! Imagine filing a patent, not knowing where it might go, and then…