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- 20 February 2012
Keeping on top of IP strategy
The start of a new year is a great time for new ventures to refocus. Business plans and strategies can be dusted off, critiqued, amended or binned. More...
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- 09 February 2012
Do you have a social media policy?
It is becoming increasingly common for a business to have a social media presence. Social media sites are fast becoming major communications platforms for many businesses. Social media sites offer businesses a whole new way to interact with customers, as well as get a fresh and constant view of your marketplace. More...
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- 07 February 2012
My - What a shambles!
Registering your trade mark gives you monopoly rights beyond those you would otherwise have through just using your trade mark. But not all trade marks are registrable. If you want the strongest monopoly over your trade mark, you should choose one which is registrable. More...
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- 17 January 2012
Are you on board with your IP strategy?
Intellectual property (IP) is a key element in business success, yet directors and their boards often give it scant attention. More...
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- 16 December 2011
Patents are a virtue
An often overlooked source of market intelligence is the patent office. It publishes information about patent and trade mark applications that are made by companies and these publications are often the first signs that a company is undertaking new initiatives. More...
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- 06 December 2011
Gene patents recommendations by the Australian senate
In a previous issue of IPNewz we reported the results of the 2010 Australian Senate Community Affairs Committee’s (CAC) inquiry into gene patents. A final report from the Australian Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee on the Patent Amendment (Human Genes and Biological Materials) Bill 2010 was issued on 21 September 2011. More...
