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  • Griffith Hack and The Young People In Nursing Homes National Alliance

    21 Jan 2021

    Griffith Hack is proud to offer Intellectual property services to several longstanding pro bono clients.

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  • Griffith Hack 2021 Elevations

    18 Dec 2020

    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).

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  • Being Brexit Ready - updates for EU design right owners and EU trade mark owners

    16 Dec 2020

    Need help being Brexit ready? Our Attorneys are here to help. 

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  • 1on1 with David Hughes for IAM

    07 Dec 2020

    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. 

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  • David Hughes wins 2020 Lawyers Weekly Intellectual Property Partner of the Year

    01 Dec 2020

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  • Griffith Hack professionals recognised as MIP Rising Stars

    26 Oct 2020

    Congratulations to Shannon Fati, Jennifer Wyndham-Wheeler and Jeremy Robinson on being recognised as an 'MIP Rising Star' for 2020. 

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  • David Hughes named a finalist in the 2020 Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards

    14 Oct 2020

    Congratulations to Principal David Hughes for his nomination as a finalist in the 2020 Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards.

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  • Principal David Hughes recognised in IAM's Strategy 300 2020

    14 Sep 2020

    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.

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  • IP Australia fee changes commencing 1 October 2020

    11 Sep 2020

    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.

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  • MAP gives founders velocity boost

    17 Jul 2020

    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.

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  • Griffith Hack 2020 Elevations

    13 Jul 2020

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  • Griffith Hack recognised in IAM Patent 1000

    23 Jun 2020

    In IAM's 9th Patent 1000 edition, Griffith Hack is thrilled to once again be recognised at both the firm and individual practitioner level.

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  • Federal Court finds gaming machine with novel software patentable

    05 Jun 2020

    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.

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  • Finalists for Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30

    30 Apr 2020

    We might be a ‘little’ biased, but Griffith Hack has some of the best up and coming IP talent in Australia. 

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  • UPDATE: IP Australia response to COVID-19

    27 Apr 2020

    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...

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  • Griffith Hack recognised in Doyle's Guide 2020

    24 Apr 2020

    Griffith Hack congratulates Principals Derek Baigent and Andrew Goatcher for their recognition in New South Wales’ and Victoria’s editions respectively.

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  • Kellie Stonier named among leading IP Lawyers in Queensland 2020

    14 Apr 2020

    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...

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  • UPDATE Griffith Hack Response to COVID-19

    24 Mar 2020

    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.

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  • Dr Andreas Hartmann announced 'Best IP Specialist' in Beaton Client Choice Awards

    20 Mar 2020

    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’.

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  • Griffith Hack COVID-19 response

    18 Mar 2020

    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...

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  • Griffith Hack recognised in World Trademark Review's 1000 Guide

    20 Feb 2020

    Griffith Hack is again, recognised in World Trademark Review’s 1000 guide (WTR) for trade mark prosecution and strategy.

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  • Griffith Hack nominated in Beaton's Client Choice Awards

    19 Feb 2020

    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.

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  • Griffith Hack Elevations 2020

    06 Feb 2020

    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).

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  • WIPR Nominees 2020

    06 Feb 2020

    Griffith Hack principals Janelle Borham and Anne Makrigiorgos named as World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Leaders in this years’ 2020 Leaders Guide.

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  • Griffith Hack ranked in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 Guide

    29 Jan 2020

    The recently released Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide for 2020 reconfirms Griffith Hack's position as Australia's highest ranked specialist IP firm. 

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  • Griffith Hack named Leading Firm in Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2020 Guide

    17 Dec 2019

    Griffith Hack is proudly recognised as a Leading Firm for Intellectual Property, in the Chambers and Partners 2020 Asia-Pacific legal guide.

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  • Griffith Hack professionals recognised as MIP Rising Stars

    16 Dec 2019

    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...

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  • Watermark to integrate into Griffith Hack to create one combined Australian IP firm

    29 Nov 2019

    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.

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  • Festival sparks new possibilities

    28 Oct 2019

    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...

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  • World leading API-driven innovation for intellectual property

    30 Aug 2019

    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...

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  • Griffith Hack ranked Tier 1 for Patent and Trade Mark Prosecution in full 2019 IP Stars list

    23 Jul 2019

    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.

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  • Griffith Hack Patent Attorneys continue success in ‘manner of manufacture’ cases

    10 Jun 2019

    Griffith Hack is excited to report on a further success in 'manner of manufacture' case Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. [2019] APO 26 (7 June 2019).

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  • Griffith Hack awarded for Pro Bono work

    30 Apr 2019

    Awarded for our valued contribution to clients and the Arts Law organisation during the past year.

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  • Derek Baigent named a finalist in the 2019 Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards

    09 Apr 2019

    The Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards, showcases outstanding performance by partners across individual practice areas within the Australian legal industry.

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  • Podcast: The Lawyers Weekly Show - Space law and its many IP and cross-border concerns

    01 Apr 2019

    Griffith Hack patent attorney Dr Stefan Paterson joins The Lawyers Weekly Show Podcast to discuss Intellectual property and patenting in space.

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  • Griffith Hack named a finalist in the 2019 Financial Review Client Choice Awards

    27 Feb 2019

    The Client Choice Awards are based on interviews with clients and conducted by Beaton Research + Consulting.

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  • Deadline fast approaching for lodging R&D Tax Incentive claims

    26 Feb 2019

    Last year, innovative Australian businesses claimed more than $3B from the Research and Development program.

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  • Griffith Hack Lawyers ranked as Leading Individuals in Legal 500

    17 Jan 2019

    Derek Baigent and Kellie Stonier have been recognised in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019, as leading individuals for Intellectual Property.

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  • Griffith Hack professionals recognised by MIP Rising Stars 2018

    17 Dec 2018

    Griffith Hack is pleased to congratulate 'some of the best up-and-coming IP practitioners in the industry as identified by Managing IP.

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  • New Amplia features give users more control over their trade mark portfolio

    23 Nov 2018

    We continue to enhance and evolve Amplia to deliver what our clients want.

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  • Xenith IP Group responds to Government inquiry

    15 Nov 2018

    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.

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  • Xenith IP Group CEO & Managing Director, Craig Dower Executive Series interview

    23 Oct 2018

    Xenith IP Group CEO & Managing Director, Craig Dower Executive Series interview

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  • Gender Diversity Study in ASX 201-500 Companies

    21 Aug 2018

    Xenith IP Group - leading the way in gender diversity at all levels of the organisation.

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  • Griffith Hack succeeds in expanding types of nucleic acid-based inventions considered patentable

    02 Aug 2018

    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...

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  • Reforming Australia's R&D Tax Incentive

    01 Aug 2018

    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.

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  • Griffith Hack a finalist in Australian Law Awards 2018

    12 Jul 2018

    Griffith Hack has been named a finalist in the Australian Law Awards 2018 for Intellectual Property Team of the Year.

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  • Jennifer Wyndham-Wheeler promoted to Senior Associate

    04 Jul 2018

    Griffith Hack is pleased to announce Jennifer Wyndham-Wheeler has been promoted to Senior Associate.

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  • Tim Staley to share IP expertise with Australian Technologies Competition semi-finalists

    28 Jun 2018

    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.

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  • Andrew Goatcher returns to Griffith Hack as Principal in Law & Trade Marks Group

    21 Jun 2018

    Griffith Hack is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Goatcher as a Principal in the firm’s Law & Trade Marks Group.

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  • Griffith Hack highly ranked in latest IAM Patent 1000 list

    19 Jun 2018

    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.

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  • What does IP law have to do with the space race? Patent attorney Stefan Paterson explains to Lawyers Weekly

    14 Jun 2018

    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.

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  • Trade mark search package designed to help start-ups protect their brand

    16 May 2018

    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.

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  • Rosie Stramandinoli elected as a Royal Society of Victoria council member

    15 May 2018

    Griffith Hack is pleased to congratulate Rosie Stramandinoli for being elected as a council member of the Royal Society of Victoria (RSV).

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  • Griffith Hack highly ranked for patents and trade marks in IP Stars list

    23 Apr 2018

    Griffith Hack has been highly ranked in the latest IP Stars list by worldwide IP publication Managing Intellectual Property.

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  • Griffith Hack secures wins for patents for computer implemented inventions

    20 Apr 2018

    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...

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  • Griffith Hack lawyers named in Best Lawyers list

    16 Apr 2018

    Griffith Hack lawyers Derek Baigent and Susan O’Connor have been named in the latest Best Lawyers Australia 2019 list.

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  • Amplia upgrade delivers more features to manage an entire IP portfolio

    09 Apr 2018

    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.

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  • Kellie Stonier named among leading IP lawyers in Queensland

    03 Apr 2018

    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.

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  • Griffith Hack’s Jack Collings a finalist in Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards

    28 Mar 2018

    Griffith Hack is pleased to congratulate Associate Lawyer Jack Collings being named a finalist in this year’s Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 competition.

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  • Griffith Hack a finalist in Australasian Law Awards

    26 Mar 2018

    Griffith Hack is pleased to announce it is a finalist in the 2018 Australasian Law Awards for IP Specialist Firm of the Year.

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  • Trade Mark Protect – A New Tool for Business

    07 Mar 2018

    Griffith Hack is the preferred provider of legal advice for those using new trade mark insurance policy, Trade Mark Protect.

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  • Griffith Hack recognised in World Trademark Review 2018 rankings

    31 Jan 2018

    Griffith Hack has been highly ranked by the World Trademark Review’s 2018 list of Leading Trademark Professionals.

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  • International legal guides rank Griffith Hack highly

    12 Dec 2017

    Griffith Hack has been highly ranked in two leading global legal guides.

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  • Congratulations to MedTech’s Got Talent finalists

    06 Dec 2017

    “The new medtech ideas we saw presented at the gala event were inspiring."

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  • Griffith Hack wins for the Commonwealth, States and Territories in Full Court trade mark case

    30 Nov 2017

    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.

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  • Bringing robotics into the real world – Griffith Hack’s Peer Watterson to speak on managing IP for robot start-ups

    20 Sep 2017

    Peer will be explaining how to manage IP at the Queensland University of Technology’s QUT bluebox Robotics Accelerator.

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  • Amplia launch wins Griffith Hack Innovation in Legal IT Award

    08 Sep 2017

    Online trade mark management platform Amplia has won Griffith Hack the Innovation in Legal IT Award at the 2017 Lawtech Summit.

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  • UWA Science Rising Stars winners announced

    30 Aug 2017

    Griffith Hack congratulates the winners of this year's Rising Stars event.

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  • Griffith Hack Perth office moves

    28 Aug 2017

    Griffith Hack’s Perth office has moved to a new location.

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  • Griffith Hack sponsors Curtin University’s 2017 Curtinnovation Awards

    22 Aug 2017

    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...

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  • Swiss type claims not eligible for patent term extension in Australia

    18 Aug 2017

    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.

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  • Griffith Hack proud to sponsor MedTech’s Got Talent (MTGT)

    15 Aug 2017

    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.

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  • Griffith Hack sponsors University of Western Australia Science Faculty Rising Stars event

    08 Aug 2017

    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.

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  • Congratulations to our attorneys and lawyers elevated for 2017

    03 Jul 2017

    Griffith Hack is pleased to announce the patent attorneys and lawyers who have been elevated for 2017.

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  • Russell Berry, Wayne Condon named among top IP lawyers in Victoria

    31 May 2017

    Griffith Hack congratulates Principals Russell Berry and Wayne Condon being named among the top IP lawyers in Victoria for 2017.

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  • Derek Baigent named among top patent litigation lawyers in New South Wales

    18 May 2017

    Law group Principal Derek Baigent has been named among the leading patent litigation lawyers for 2017 in New South Wales by Doyles Guide.

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  • Sheree O’Dwyer named finalist in Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 awards

    10 May 2017

    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.

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  • Free online patent tools. Patent attorney Nick Mountford explains how useful they can be for Dynamic Business

    03 May 2017

    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...

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  • When should SMEs patent their products? Patent attorney Tim Staley explains to My Business

    19 Apr 2017

    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...

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  • R&D Tax Incentive Deadline

    13 Apr 2017

    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...

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  • Kellie Stonier named among leading IP lawyers in Queensland list

    11 Apr 2017

    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.

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  • Griffith Hack lawyers named in Best Lawyers list

    07 Apr 2017

    Griffith Hack lawyers have been named in the latest The Best Lawyers in Australia list.

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  • Trade mark tips from Griffith Hack Principal Jurgen Bebber

    24 Mar 2017

    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.

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  • Griffith Hack finalist in 2017 Australasian Law Awards

    21 Mar 2017

    Griffith Hack is a finalist in the IP Specialist Firm of the Year award category.

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  • Training seminars for companies on the importance of IP

    17 Mar 2017

    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.

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  • Griffith Hack achieves top rankings for patent work in latest IP Stars list

    09 Mar 2017

    Griffith Hack’s patent expertise has been recognised in the latest Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars rankings for Australia.

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  • Griffith Hack recognised in trade mark rankings

    10 Feb 2017

    Griffith Hack has been highly ranked by leading publications for its trade mark expertise and service. 

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  • GM makes divisional trade mark application for winged Corvette badge in Australia

    19 Jan 2017

    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.

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  • Export Market Development Grant closes in 2 weeks

    Export Market Development Grant closes in 2 weeks

    17 Jan 2017

    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.

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  • Foxtel, Roadshow Films win court orders against pirate websites

    Foxtel, Roadshow Films win court orders against pirate websites

    10 Jan 2017

    For the first time since its enactment, the Federal Court of Australia has made orders under s115A of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) (“the Act”).

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  • Griffith Hack named innovative firm by Australasian Lawyer magazine

    19 Dec 2016

    Griffith Hack is thrilled to have been named one of Australia’s most innovate law firms for 2016 by Australasian Lawyer magazine.

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  •   NZ passes Patents Amendment Act

    NZ passes Patents Amendment Act

    01 Dec 2016

    The Act makes a number of amendments to the patents regime and will come into effect in February 2017.

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  • The 2016 EMDG program closed for self-lodgers on 30 November 2016

    01 Dec 2016

    If you missed the 30 November deadline, don’t worry, Griffith Hack can help.

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  • AusIndustry releases new R&D tax incentive guidance material

    29 Nov 2016

    AusIndustry released new R&D Tax Incentive Guidance products last week on the www.business.gov.au website.

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  • Griffith Hack’s Chief Information Officer named among top 50 CIOs in 2016 in Australia

    28 Nov 2016

    Andrew Mitchell recognised as one of Australia’s top CIOs.

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  • Griffith Hack joins with Xenith IP Group

    25 Nov 2016

    Griffith Hack and Xenith IP have announced a transaction that will create one of Australia’s leading IP companies.

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  • Now’s the time for pharmaceutical companies to review their patent portfolio

    Now’s the time for pharmaceutical companies to review their patent portfolio

    09 Nov 2016

    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.

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  • Griffith Hack wins two LawTech Awards

    Griffith Hack wins two LawTech Awards

    28 Oct 2016

    National IP law firm Griffith Hack has been recognised for its innovation and IT talent, winning two awards at the annual LawTech Awards.

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  • SAP and SEP ditched across the Ditch

    19 Oct 2016

    New Zealand has ended the prospects of having single trans-Tasman processes for patent applications and patent examinations, despite Australian assent to the plan.  

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  • R&D Tax Offset cut by 1.5%

    14 Oct 2016

    On 15 September the Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 passed both Houses of Parliament and received Royal Assent the following day.

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  • Avoid delays with your EMDG claim

    28 Sep 2016

    Submit now to avoid delays with your EMDG claim

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  • Changes to Patent and Trade Mark fees take effect

    Changes to Patent and Trade Mark fees take effect

    27 Sep 2016

    Download our summary of the most significant fee changes for Trade Mark matters

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  • Congratulations to Samin Raihan on winning Lawyers Weekly's 30 Under 30

    24 Jun 2016

    Recognised for striving for professional excellence within Intellectual Property Law.

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  • Tim Heberden named one of the world's leading IP strategists

    15 Jun 2016

    Tim Heberden has been named a world leading IP strategist by IAM

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  • We are proud to be an Alliance Partner with Sydney Angels

    02 Jun 2016

    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.

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  • Griffith Hack wins IP Specialist Firm of the Year - again!

    20 May 2016

    Last night we snagged IP Specialist Firm of the Year at the Australasian Law Awards night - the fifth year running!

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  • Griffith Hack nominated in Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 awards

    09 May 2016

    The Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30 identifies the best young lawyers across Australia.

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  • Happy holidays from Griffith Hack

    21 Dec 2015

    We hope you'll be enjoying a well-earned break over the holidays.

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  • Handheld microscope wins The Australian Innovation Challenge

    03 Dec 2015

    Congratulations to our clients at University of WA whose handheld microscope innovation won The Australian’s Innovation Challenge last week.

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  • Griffith Hack to partner with Spacecubed

    03 Dec 2015

    We are pleased to be partnering with Spacecubed where we'll be helping start-ups get the most out of their IP.

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  • BRW Top 50

    17 Aug 2015

    Griffith Hack the platinum sponsor for the BRW Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Companies Awards for 2015

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  • Boost Innovation with Patent Tax Reform

    05 Aug 2015

    This Letter to the Editor from Tracey Murray, Director of Griffith Hack Consulting appeared in the Australian Financial Review on 5 August 2015

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  • IP Firm of the Year

    IP Firm of the Year

    25 May 2015

    Since 2011 Griffith Hack has won consecutive “IP Firm of the Year” titles at the Australasian Law Awards (formerly the Australian Legal Business Awards).

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