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“True-blue” company forced to take patented technology to Texas
2:58PM | Tuesday, 26 February 2013 | Michelle HammondThe founder of Victorian company FreshBins has highlighted the importance of having a good patent attorney, after lamenting the lack of local investment in FreshBins’ patented technology.
Can we trademark a unique logo with a generic business name?
2:16PM | Thursday, 14 February 2013 | Craig YeungWhile this is a complicated situation, there are a few important things you need to know before you visit the trademark office.
Why lawyers are failing start-ups
2:08PM | Tuesday, 5 February 2013 | Oliver MilmanThere are many regulations you need to deal with when starting a business. However, how many traditional law firms aren’t designed to help new start-ups. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
US media company Business Insider takes NSW start-up to court over name
2:04PM | Monday, 4 February 2013 | Oliver MilmanA NSW online media start-up has been hit by legal action taken by a similarly named rival, New York-based firm The Business Insider, which claims the Australian enterprise is guilty of “misleading and deceptive” conduct by using the moniker.
Six key things needed to boost Aussie innovation: Report
11:00AM | Friday, 9 November 2012 | Michelle HammondA new Federal Government-commissioned report has outlined six key initiatives to drive Australian innovation, including improving the way commercial agreements are negotiated and helping businesses better engage with researchers.
How to hurdle Australia’s tough new patent laws
10:40PM | Tuesday, 30 October 2012 | Nina HendyChanges to the country’s patent laws require start-ups to prove their big ideas are truly innovative. Here’s what you need to know. BY NINA HENDY.
The empty office, postmodern-style
10:00PM | Thursday, 18 October 2012 | TaskmasterTaskmaster Enterprises has just invested in a broken John Deere combine harvester. However, in an empty office, there are good reasons why it’s an important business investment.
Complaints mount as national Business Names Register struggles
10:25PM | Monday, 8 October 2012 | Cara WatersThe national business name register is continuing to give start-ups headaches.
Government mulls IP crackdown on “weak” patents
9:46PM | Tuesday, 25 September 2012 | Michelle HammondThe Federal Government is considering tough new standards for innovation patents to stop large companies from abusing Australia’s IP system, admitting weaker patents can “create problems”.
US start-up kicked off Kickstarter following IP infringement claims
9:19PM | Friday, 21 September 2012 | Michelle HammondA US start-up accused of intellectual property infringement says it was kicked off Kickstarter just 10 hours before its campaign was due to end, highlighting the potential risks of crowdfunding.
New IP laws set to penalise “quick and dirty” patent applications
9:51PM | Tuesday, 4 September 2012 | Michelle HammondA patent expert has issued some advice about Australia’s new intellectual property and patenting laws, urging start-ups to refrain from rushing into a “quick and dirty” patent application.
Five ways to stay ahead of the copycats
8:18PM | Thursday, 23 August 2012 | Oliver MilmanThese days, cheap imitations are as common as bad Elvis impersonators on karaoke night. So here are five ways to protect your business from copycats who want to step on your blue suede shoes. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Five intellectual property mistakes start-ups must avoid
6:53PM | Thursday, 21 June 2012 | Oliver MilmanAlarming new statistics reveal that 70% of all micro businesses have no intellectual property protection. If you’ve worked hard to develop your big business idea, here are five mistakes you can’t afford to make. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Seven in 10 Aussie micro businesses have no IP protection: ABS
6:29PM | Tuesday, 19 June 2012 | Michelle HammondAlmost 70% of businesses with zero to four staff use no intellectual property protection methods, according to an alarming Australian Bureau of Statistics report.
Google tax bill prompts call for local IP development boost
5:00PM | Monday, 28 May 2012 | Michelle HammondCreating more R&D incentives and improving capital markets have been cited as potential drivers of intellectual property and tax revenue in Australia, in the wake of revelations of Google Australia’s modest tax bill.
Swinburne start-up Relivit wins global award for IP prowess
5:39PM | Tuesday, 22 May 2012 | Michelle HammondRelivit, a Swinburne University student start-up, has won a $5,000 global award for the strength of its business plan with regard to intellectual property rights.
Twitter’s Innovator's Patent Agreement prompts IP warning
4:28PM | Wednesday, 18 April 2012 | Michelle HammondA legal expert is urging start-ups to implement policies regarding intellectual property created by their staff, after Twitter announced the introduction of an Innovator's Patent Agreement.
Apple co-founder says patent wars will hurt start-ups
4:30PM | Tuesday, 10 April 2012 | Michelle HammondThe number of intellectual property lawsuits being filed by major tech companies could prevent future entrepreneurs from achieving success, according to Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
IP overhaul to provide certainty for innovators, Government claims
3:57PM | Wednesday, 21 March 2012 | Michelle HammondResearchers can now explore new ideas without the threat of patent infringement, the Federal Government says, after new intellectual property laws passed through Parliament yesterday.
Protecting your IP in a co-working space
2:55PM | Tuesday, 14 February 2012 | Oliver MilmanThe explosion in co-working and incubator hubs in Australia has given rise to a slew of start-up entrepreneurs worried about IP theft. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
