#Intellectual Property
Let’s Talk: Protecting your intellectual property
In today’s edition of Let’s Talk, our experts discuss ways to safeguard your valuable assets with intellectual property.
Opportunities abound in China for Aussie SMEs but on-the-ground relationships are essential
China’s booming economy and rapidly growing middle-class present a wealth of opportunities for Australian businesses, particularly those companies able to tap into the rising demand for high quality goods and services. But many local SMEs with international expansion goals have discovered it’s not as simple as heading overseas and establishing operations. In a culture such […]
How do you determine whether your idea is new? Free online patent tools are useful
When a person is struck with – and wants to commercialise – a new idea, its constructive for them to first conduct an internet search to see if anyone else has made or done something similar. After all, any discussion of whether there is commercial value in protecting an invention requires some assessment of whether the invention is new […]
To patent or not to patent – provisional patents for Australian SMEs and start-ups
Great ideas often come from startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs), but the difficult question is what to do next, and at what stage should intellectual property (IP) protection be considered? It’s important to devise an IP strategy of what to protect and when, and costs can be a factor. Luckily, not all […]
Why your database is your most valuable IP
I’ve been a business mentor for a while now and yet it never ceases to amaze me how often company’s either ignore or underrate their database. From my own experience, I’m acutely aware of just how important it is for a company to maintain accurate and up-to-date intel on the people in their network. In my opinion, your company’s database […]
IP Australia adopts image recognition tech to help SMEs better protect their trade marks
The national intellectual property agency has introduced world-leading trade mark image recognition technology to make it easier for Australia’s small businesses and entrepreneurs to protect their logos and brands. The technology has been incorporated into IP Australia’s new Australian Trademark Search Tool to make the process of searching for similar logos simpler and faster for […]
The advantages of being a self-funded entrepreneur (and a few mistakes to avoid)
Most, if not all, self-funded entrepreneurs understand the challenges that go hand in hand with starting a business in today’s competitive start-up environment. For those that choose the self-funding route, the stress factor can go through the roof if you’re unprepared. At the same time, the benefits of self-funding can far surpass the challenges – […]
Overlooking IP protection, forgetting tax and other common legal mistakes start-ups make
Starting your own business is an exciting venture, but your entrepreneurial dreams can quickly turn into a nightmare if you fail to consider critical legal issues. Start-ups and small businesses make legal mistakes all the time – some of which can be disastrous. By covering six of the most common mistakes made by business owners, this article […]
Robots, AI and the new economy: insights from this week’s Creative Innovation 2016 Conference
Disruption, particularly the rise of exponential technologies, is one of the greatest commercial and cultural threats all organisations will face in business over the next 5 years. In fact, it has been estimated that 47% of jobs will be lost due to new technologies. The Creative Innovation 2016 (Ci2016) Asia Pacific: The Exponential Shift: Making Transformation Happen conference commenced in […]
Dos and don’ts for online-only businesses
These days our mobile phones are an extension of ourselves – we access them for almost everything. With so much time dedicated to the small screen in our hands, it makes sense for start-ups and entrepreneurs to consider launching online-only businesses. There are a number of benefits of being solely an e-commerce operation, particularly from […]
Don’t let your staff catch you out as you grow
As your start-up begins to grow and take on more staff, you’ll likely run into a few challenges. It’s much easier to keep everyone ‘on the same page’ when there’s only a handful of people in the business. When your workforce balloons to 20, 100 or more staff, that’s when issues emerge. Due to numerous factors, including background, work history, education and personality, each of […]
What small businesses can learn from the NRMA and Parking Made Easy dispute
Over the past few years, a strong entrepreneurial spirit has developed in Australia, leading to a record number of startup businesses. While this is fantastic, a great idea needs to be properly thought through from a legal perspective so it doesn’t hit a road block when it comes time to get it off the ground. […]
Have you protected your most visible asset?
You wouldn’t drive a car without a registration licence – so why are your driving your business without registering your most visible asset, your brand? One of the most valuable assets a business owner can own is their brand. Business owners should consider protecting their logo (visual features), name (brand identity) and tagline (call to […]
5 things to consider if you want to take your small business offshore
For small business owners, the intrigue of taking their products and services off shore can be too exciting to ignore. But among all the hype that international business can bring, there are still numerous risks to assess and manage if you decide international trade is right for you. Perhaps the most important area to consider […]
What’s your unfair advantage?
Anything that is worth copying will be copied, so how do you establish an advantage? By building something that cannot easily be copied or bought.
Build a sustainable business with your IP
IP encompasses all registered or unregistered design rights, trade marks, patents, copyright, confidential information, trade or business names, database rights, know-how and technology. IP rights are inherently invisible, but can be very valuable assets if they are properly identified and protected.
3 lessons from Apple’s billion dollar win
Apple’s big patent victory over Samsung offers a few key takeaways for entrepreneurs.
Apple-Samsung decision: Copycats be warned
Jurors reveal the details behind their $1 billion decision in the high-stakes court battle between the tech giants.
Protect your company from fired employees: Eight steps
Use this checklist after terminating an employee to ensure that you, your employees, and your company remain secure.
How to keep company secrets when employees move on
Consider these measures you can take to stop proprietary data from leaving with your workers.
Protecting IP – insights from the Apple v. Samsung patent wars
From the epic intellectual property war between the mobile communications device titans, insights are emerging for small businesses on how they can successfully wield patent rights and defend against them.
Safeguarding business IP from internal threats
Intellectual Property (IP) protection is often regarded as a luxury by SMBs, with many SMBs unaware that they may be exposed to the same IP risks as their big business counterparts. Here’s some expert advice for protecting your business against IP threats from within.
How Tony Wheeler protected Lonely Planet’s IP
In the early days of Lonely Planet, founder Tony Wheeler quickly learnt the importance of building a brand and protecting his valuable intellectual property (IP) overseas.
Local replica furniture business “surprised” by legal action
Local replica furniture supplier Matt Blatt is being taken to the Federal Court by American manufacturer Herman Miller for its use of the “Eames” brand, and Founder Adam Drexler has told Dynamic Business of his “surprise” at the legal action.