IP Australia (i.e. Australia’s Patent, Designs, Trade Marks and PBR Office) recently released further details of its upcoming Indigenous Knowledge Project, including a Work Plan for
On 28 August, global fast food giant McDonald’s Asia Pacific LLC (McDonald’s) launched Federal Court proceedings against long-time rival Hungry Jack’s Pty Ltd (Hungry Jack’s), alleging
As online retail becomes more and more prevalent, the costs to Australian businesses due to counterfeit products are increasing. It is therefore vital that consumers can
Last weekend, the Aboriginal Flag was absent from the AFL’s Indigenous Round for the first time in fourteen years. The Indigenous Round highlighted that the Australian
1. Australia has a sizeable revenue stream and steady economy. The Australian economy has grown at a healthy pace for nearly three decades.[1] In 2019,
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the newly founded military brand – the U.S. Space Force – is losing a trade mark battle with streaming giant Netflix
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia unanimously dismissed Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC’s (Kraft) appeal of a decision entitling Bega Cheese Limited (Bega)
Former Spice Girl and fashion designer Victoria Beckham recently appealed IP Australia’s decision to register two trade marks featuring the initials “VB” for use on cosmetics
So, you’ve concocted an invention that you’re thinking of patenting, what next? Keeping your invention secret is an important start, since any public disclosure may invalidate
For the third consecutive year, we are delighted to announce that Francis Abourizk Lightowlers (FAL Lawyers) founding partner, Jenni Lightowlers, has been recognised for Excellence in
Congratulations to FAL’s founding Partner, Jenni Lightowlers, who was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Deakin University on 6 October 2016. Honorary degrees are conferred by the
When new IP is created, the desire to get it ‘out there’ is understandable. This is particularly so where the IP requires further development, has commercial
We are delighted to announce that FAL’s founding partner, Jenni Lightowlers, has been recognised for Excellence in Client Service in the Health and Life Sciences at
On September 2 2015 the High Court handed down a widely anticipated decision in AstraZeneca AB v Aptoex Pty Ltd.(1) The court unanimously dismissed AstraZeneca’s appeal, holding
Having helped commercialise the outcomes of research in Australia for the last twenty years, I find it opportune to reflect on the current lack of certainty
One of Australia’s most respected innovation and commercialisation lawyers has been recognised at the 2015 International Law Office (ILO) and Lexology Client Choice Awards in London. Jenni Lightowlers,
Businesses should check to ensure that they have the right tools in place to capture valuable intellectual property (IP) benefits created by their employees and
Many not-for-profit organisations believe their brands do little to assist in projecting their products and services to the public. Often, people working in not-for-profits are motivated
Co-branding or brand partnerships occur when two or more organisations decide to team up and work together. On many occasions this can have the potential of
Currently between 50-60% of the value of a fashion business belongs to its brand, making brands the single most valuable intangible asset of the sector. In
Apple and Amazon have recently ended their trade mark stoush (or ‘App Store’ war) over Apple’s claim for exclusive rights to use ‘App Store’ for computer
A trade mark is something that identifies your brand and distinguishes it from others. It also helps you build a reputation and brand identity with customers.
Despite the breadth of Australia’s laws protecting intellectual property, there is a major fall short in affording substantial intellectual property rights to cultural groups, communities, traditional/indigenous
Overview A well-drafted restraint of trade (ROT) clause, like a well-constructed gate, can offer valuable protection to your business. A poorly put-together ROT clause is likely
Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011 – Further consultation recommended Overview The university and research sectors can breathe an interim sigh of relief as further stakeholder consultation
The decision of the Full Federal Court in University of Western Australia v Gray sent ripples (if not shockwaves) through academia and its research partners (see our earlier
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Licensing has again named and recommended three FAL Lawyers in its list of the World’s 250 Leading Patent and Technology Licensing Lawyers:
The decision of Justice French of the Federal Court in University of Western Australia v Gray (No 20) [2008] FCA 498 should prompt industry partners to review the
Synopsis This article examines the ways in which moral rights can significantly impact on research projects, and the practical steps that should be taken to deal
