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A clinical trial protocol can create patent problems before any results are published. Updated IP Australia guidance highlights why pharmaceutical, biotech and medical technology businesses should consider patent protection before proposed treatments or research plans are made public.
Indonesia’s expanding halal certification regime is changing how international businesses should approach trademark protection and market entry. With major new requirements taking effect from October 2026, brand owners need to align trademark, regulatory and commercialisation strategies.
The UAE is now accepting Class 33 trade mark applications, giving wine and spirits brands a new opportunity to secure direct protection in the market.
A major US copyright case could shape how generative AI developers use books, journalism and other protected works for training. But even if US courts accept a fair use defence, Australian businesses cannot assume the same approach applies here. We look at what the case could mean for AI developers, content owners and businesses using AI systems in Australia.
A strong exit starts long before a business goes on the market. For SMEs, clear ownership and protection of key IP can make a real difference when buyers start looking closely at what gives the business its value.
Patent attorneys work at the intersection of technology, science, business and law. Their role is not just to file patent applications, but to understand how an invention works, assess what may be new, draft protection carefully and help businesses decide whether a patent makes commercial sense.
The EU AI Act is moving from policy to enforcement. New transparency and disclosure obligations now affect AI systems and general-purpose AI models operating in the EU, with implications for training data, copyright compliance and synthetic content. For Australian businesses using or licensing AI tools, the changes offer an important preview of where AI regulation may be heading.
Using a competitor’s name in advertising is not automatically unlawful, but the way it is used matters. Trade mark infringement, misleading conduct and passing off risks can arise where advertising creates confusion, suggests an association, or makes inaccurate comparisons. Careful review of ad copy, landing pages and competitor references can help reduce the risk.
Louis Vuitton’s trade mark win against Molly Tea became a reputational headache, sparking debate over cultural heritage, brand ownership and enforcement strategy. The case shows why protecting IP is not just a legal decision, but a commercial one.
