Insights
Plain-English commentary on Australian and international IP law
Notes from the practice: patent strategy, trade marks, designs, and the cross-border matters that come across our desk
What the Alice doctrine means for your software patent portfolio in 2026
The legal landscape around software patents continues to shift. Here’s how to future-proof your filings before your next funding round, and why the filing date matters more than ever.
Read article →Registering before you launch: the startup’s guide to trade mark strategy
Clearance, classes, and the calendar pressure that catches founders out: what to do in the six weeks before you go to market.
PCT filings for hardware startups: when to file internationally and when to wait
Registered designs and trade dress: the fashion brand’s IP toolkit
APAC trade mark coordination: what changes when you add China to the brief
Non-use vulnerability windows, sub-class drafting, and how to brief a Chinese agent so the filings actually survive opposition.
Provisional vs complete applications: what every founder needs to know
IP due diligence for SaaS acquisitions: the questions buyers consistently fail to ask
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