Tag: Designs

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Vessel Hull Design Protection in the United States

We outline some of the key aspects of the VHDP legislation and reasons as to why we believe this legislation could be of benefit to Australian and New Zealand maritime designers who might be engaged in activities that involve the US market.

IP Insurance – What is it? (Part 2)

Intellectual property (IP) insurance is essential for businesses seeking to protect their valuable IP assets. It offers several benefits…

IP Insurance – What is it? (Part 1)

Intellectual Property (IP) insurance is a specialised type of insurance designed to protect businesses from the financial risks associated with intellectual property disputes and litigation.

The blurred inventor

For most inventors, the patenting process is a foreign concept that is confusing, complex, and divorced from the underlying development of the technology of an invention.

Unseen and undervalued – A brief introduction to intangible assets

Over the past few decades, the world has seen dizzying advancements in technology. By way of example, Australia only connected to the Internet in 1989 – now it’s impossible to imagine life without it. But perhaps the most exciting development in recent years is the rapid and accelerating commercialisation of space.

Intellectual Property in Defence

As with any industry sector, intellectual property (IP) issues have the potential to impact significantly on all stakeholders operating in the defence space.

How updates to the Designs Act may help with prior disclosure.

A design application is used to protect the overall appearance of a product including shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation. A design registration protects the visual appearance of a product, but not its underlying function.

A design-centric approach – a new way of thinking about patent drafting

Patent attorneys typically receive information about an invention after the invention has been made. This information is then used to prepare a patent specification in conjunction with further dialogue between the patent attorney and the client to ensure the invention is fully understood and described.