Griffith Hack is thrilled to formally announce the elevation of two high-performing team members to the position of Principal (effective as of 1 January, 2021).
David Hughes was recognised in IAM 2020's Strategy 300 as a 'World Leading IP Strategist'. David spoke with IAM on 19 November about his career thus far as a IP professional.
We are delighted to announce National Practice Group Leader and Principal David Hughes recently received recognition as one of the World’s Leading IP Strategists in this year’s IAM 300.
From 1 October, IP Australia will be implementing changes to its schedule of fees. Trade mark owners are recommended to take advantage of current lower fees.
Griffith Hack is proud to support one of Australia’s first ‘innovation incubators’ – the Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP); through Principal Karen Sinclair’s contribution as a program mentor.
A decision of the Federal Court today found that a gaming machine was patentable subject matter—see Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited v Commissioner of Patents [2020] FCA 778.
In light of the ongoing economic impacts arising from the current COVID-19 pandemic, Griffith Hack is pleased to advise that Australia’s patent office (IP Australia) has recently announced a streamlined...
Griffith Hack congratulates Principals Derek Baigent and Andrew Goatcher for their recognition in New South Wales’ and Victoria’s editions respectively.
Griffith Hack is thrilled to congratulate Brisbane Principal and Lawyer Kellie Stonier for being recognised in the ‘Leading’ tier of lawyers for the 4th consecutive year by the Doyles 2020 Leading Intellectual...
Griffith Hack has a comprehensive COVID-19 response plan and procedures in place, and we are committed to maintaining the high-quality services that you know and expect from us.
Griffith Hack is proud to announce the recognition of Dr Andreas Hartmann in Beaton’s 2020 Client Choice Awards, as the industry’s ‘Best IP Specialist’.
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve globally, we wanted to provide clients and associates an update on the steps our firm is taking to minimise disruption to our business...
We are delighted to announce that Griffith Hack has been nominated as a finalist in this year's Beaton Client Choice Awardsfor the IP Specialist category.
Griffith Hack is thrilled to formally announce the elevation of two high-performing team members to the position of Principal (effective as of 1 January, 2020).
Griffith Hack principals Janelle Borham and Anne Makrigiorgos named as World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Leaders in this years’ 2020 Leaders Guide.
For the second year in a row, Griffith Hack is thrilled to celebrate with Senior Associates Jennifer Wyndham-Wheeler, Gavin Adkins and Jeremy Robinson for their recognition in the 2019 edition of...
We are pleased to announce that, from April 2020, Australian IP services business, Watermark, will integrate into Griffith Hack to create one combined firm operating under the Griffith Hack brand.
On Thursday 24th of October, Griffith Hack opened the doors of our Sydney office to welcome participants to our workshop, ‘Adding value to your start up through Intellectual Property’, as...
Griffith Hack (part of IPH Limited) was the first IP Australia customer to transact using the new APIs, successfully renewing a patent for technology that reduces greenhouse gas emissions of...
Managing Intellectual Property IP STARS is the leading resource for companies or individuals looking for experienced legal practitioners for contentious and non-contentious IP advice.
The Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards, showcases outstanding performance by partners across individual practice areas within the Australian legal industry.
Xenith IP Group has responded to an inquiry currently underway by the Australian Senate Economics Legislation Committee, which is considering changes to the Federal Government’s R&D tax incentive regime.
The subject matter relating to genetic information which the Australian Patent Office will consider patentable has been expanded following submissions by Griffith Hack on behalf of a client seeking patent...
The Australian government’s proposed changes to the R&D Tax Incentive will have a significant impact on how our country capitalises on its innovation strategy and competitive position.
Patent attorney Tim Staley will be sharing his expertise with semi-finalists of the Australian Technologies Competition during the event’s accelerator program in July.
The publication listed Griffith Hack as “highly recommended” for Prosecution and included the firm in in the Transaction list. Griffith Hack received a bronze ranking for Litigation.
Bringing together IP law and space law will be an exciting challenge for IP lawyers, Griffith Hack patent attorney Dr Stefan Paterson has told leading Australian legal publication Lawyers Weekly.
Griffith Hack has launched a new, cost effective, three-tier trade mark search package to help start-ups protect their brands at the earliest stages of their growth.
Griffith Hack attorneys Nick Mountford and Jeremy Robinson have succeeded in overcoming objections by examiners at the Australian Patent Office to the granting of patents for computer implemented inventions where...
The Griffith Hack digital IP management platform Amplia has undergone a significant upgrade offering new features that make it easier for users to manage their entire IP portfolio.
Kellie Stonier, a Principal in our Law Group, has been named a Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer in the 2018 Doyles Guide list of lawyers for Queensland.
Griffith Hack has successfully represented the Crowns in right of the Commonwealth, States and Territories (the Crown) in a Full Court trade mark case against Primary Health Care Limited.
Griffith Hack is again showing its support for Australian innovation and commercialisation by sponsoring the 2017 Curtinnovation Awards held by Curtin University in Western Australia for the seventh year in...
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has upheld an appeal by the Commissioner of Patents relating to patent term extensions and Swiss-style (second medical use) claims.
Griffith Hack is pleased to announce it is sponsoring Australia’s largest medical technology start-up competition as the event’s exclusive intellectual property partner.
Griffith Hack is excited to be sponsoring the University of Western Australia’s Science Faculty Rising Stars 2017 event showcasing the latest research undertaken at the faculty.
Griffith Hack is pleased to announce Associate Sheree O’Dwyer has been named a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 awards for 2017 in the IP category.
Griffith Hack Principal and patent attorney Nick Mountford has explained how free online patent search tools can be helpful for businesses and entrepreneurs trying to find out if an idea...
Griffith Hack Principal and patent attorney Tim Staley has shared his thoughts with small and medium sized business online publication My Business about when enterprises should patent their products and what they...
The deadline for registering for the R&D Tax Incentive is fast approaching. For eligible companies with a June financial year end, the deadline is 30 April, which with the public...
Griffith Hack is thrilled to congratulate Brisbane Principal and lawyer Kellie Stonier for being included in the Doyles Leading Intellectual Property Lawyers – Queensland, 2017 list.
Griffith Hack trade mark Principal Jurgen Bebber has shared his tips on why trade marks are important and what can be done about them with online publication Business Business Business.
Griffith Hack is offering unique intellectual property training seminars run by its experts to help companies better understand the importance of IP and how they can harness it.
Our trade mark expert Nicola Scheepers explains to Wheels magazine GM’s use of a “divisional” application as it seeks to trade mark its winged Corvette badge in Australia.
Don’t leave lodging your claim until the last minute if you want to maximise your grant. Get in touch now to allow sufficient time to identify every eligible EMDG expense.
With an appeal due to be heard in a recent pharmaceutical patent term extension case, be ready for the outcome by examining your patent portfolio and the opportunities it could present.
New Zealand has ended the prospects of having single trans-Tasman processes for patent applications and patent examinations, despite Australian assent to the plan.
Sydney Angels is a not-for-profit angel investment membership organisation. They support the early stage ecosystem by running processes and events that connect investing members with start-up companies with high-growth potential.
Since 2011 Griffith Hack has won consecutive “IP Firm of the Year” titles at the Australasian Law Awards (formerly the Australian Legal Business Awards).