Delays and debacles: Securing urgent interlocutory orders for misuse of confidential information in recent court decisions
Tara Koh, Associate and Leanne Oitmaa, Principal discuss the misuse of confidential information and the difficulties that are likely to be encountered when seeking urgent relief.
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Twenty one Griffith Hack principals recognised as WIPR Leaders for 2024
Twenty one Griffith Hack principals have been individually recognised in this years’ World Intellectual Property Review Leaders Guide.
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Amplifying IP series – The art of drafting patents
In this third article, Principal and Patent Attorney, Rob Wulff shares his thoughts on the art of patent specification drafting.
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Reasons to file patents in Australia
What makes Australia such an advantageous location for filing patents?
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Federal Budget 2024: Key insights and takeaways
We discuss the key measures in Australia’s 2024-25 federal budget that could help drive innovation, research, commercialisation and business growth.
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Pattern protection: Safeguarding your design legacy
In this article, Jenny Wyndham-Wheeler and Dr Radhika Moore provide insights into why being proactive about your intellectual property strategy is valuable and how simple the process can be.
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Amplifying IP series – The interview (aka storytelling)
In this second article, Principal and Patent Attorney, Rob Wulff shares his thoughts regarding the initial interviews with the patent attorney.
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Fashion law in Australia: Navigating the intersection of creativity and regulation
The Griffith Hack team comprising Derek Baigent, Shannon Fati, Jenny Wyndham-Wheeler and Ellen Baker authored the Australian chapter of The Global Legal Post’s second edition Law Over Borders Fashion Law Guide. Here’s a short summary of their chapter.
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Amplifying IP series – Unchartered waters: invention searching
In this first article, Patent Attorney, Rob Wulff takes a deep dive into invention searching. In addition to highlighting the risks involved, he provides recommendations on how searching can help rather than hinder.
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Griffith Hack Law and Trade Marks team continue to shine in WTR 1000 for 2024
Our firm continues its top Gold ranking for trade mark prosecution and strategy and Bronze for enforcement and litigation in the WTR 1000 for 2024.
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IP Australia reviewing three key areas of designs law: How you can contribute to reforms
IP Australia is a holding a public consultation process on potential designs law changes, as part of an ongoing effort to modernise Australia’s design rights system and enhance design protection.
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Generative AI and its impact on the IP system
Griffith Hack managing director Aaron LePoidevin takes a look into the challenges, opportunities and potential overall impact of generative AI technology on the IP system.
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Design rights in Australia: What are they and what can I protect?
Dr Radhika Moore provides an up-to-date overview on designs rights in Australia and the protection available to product designers.
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Grace periods in Australia: designs vs patents
The introduction of a 12-month grace period to the Designs Act in Australia provides an important safe-guard for designers – but how does it differ to the grace period that governs patents?
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Griffith Hack Law and Trade Marks team shine again in WTR 1000 for 2023
Griffith Hack has been ranked in the Silver category for Trade Mark Prosecution and in Bronze for Enforcement and Litigation in the WTR 1000 rankings.
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Making your mark: Protect your product with patent marking
We explore the concept of patent marking, the real meaning of patent pending, and when you as an inventor or product owner should mark your product.
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AI and Digital Capability Centre Grants: What you need to know before applying
Applications are now open for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Capability Centre Grants of up to $11 million. Here’s what you need to know before applying.
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Federal Budget 2022: What’s in it to accelerate Australia’s innovation agenda?
We discuss the key measures in Australia’s 2022-23 federal budget that could help drive innovation, research commercialisation and business growth.
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Changes to Australian Registered Designs: what you need to know
Changes to Australia’s Designs Act 2003 came into effect in early March 2022 – so what do designers need to be aware of?
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Griffith Hack recognised in WTR 1000 rankings for 2022
Griffith Hack has been ranked in the Silver category for Trade Mark Prosecution and in Bronze for Enforcement and Litigation in the WTR 1000 rankings.
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Griffith Hack to take the stage at Melbourne Design Week 2022
Griffith Hack will be hosting two online events as part of Melbourne Design Week 2022.
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Design law reform: Australia agrees in principle to join Hague Agreement on Industrial Designs
Australia has agreed to join the Hague Agreement on Industrial Designs, so what does this mean for Australian designers.
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It’s happening: Designs law changes to take effect in Australia
The Designs Amendment Bill 2020 has passed through Parliament ushering in a wave of reform in Australia.
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Australia’s Federal Budget 2021: Key takeaways and opportunities
Investment in tech, research and innovation highlights value of IP protection
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Designs: It’s all in the bag
Creative industries like design and fashion are built on intellectual property, so making informed decisions about IP early-on maximises commercial opportunities and helps drive a proactive strategy.
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