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A new wine export label directory to help Australian wine producers protect their intellectual property rights is expected to commence in April 2021.

Software and patents have always had a difficult relationship. Around the world, different rules in different jurisdictions create uncertainty for innovators wanting to know if their key innovations can be...

A recent decision under UK legislation provides a timely example of the differences between Australian and UK patent term extensions (PTE).

Prior to COVID-19, Australia enjoyed an enviable economic record; outperforming much of the world and avoiding recession for 29 years. 

In a recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia[1], Wyeth’s vaccine composition patent was found invalid for lack of support where the use of “comprising” language resulted in the...

Whether you realise it or not, creative industries like design and fashion, are built entirely on intellectual property (think brand and design).