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With AI making it easier than ever to spin up convincing online storefronts, a new wave of scams is targeting consumers and damaging the reputation of legitimate brands. These scams come in the form of “ghost stores” — websites that look like official retail shops but are anything but.
The Federal Court has ruled in favour of the National Cancer Foundation (NCF) in a trade mark dispute with the Registrar of Trade Marks, following objections raised by Red Nose Limited (RNL) — the well-known charity behind “Red Nose Day.”
When we think about intellectual property in the fashion world, we often think of logos, brand names, or design rights protecting the look of a product. But sometimes, patents—usually associated with inventions and technology—step onto the runway too.
What was once futuristic is now just the new frontier. And for artists, developers, and brands, the question is no longer if you’ll need to adopt immersive formats, but how you’ll do it better than the rest.
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has rolled out two new fast-track options for patents and trade marks: SG Patents Fast and SG Trade Marks Fast, designed to help businesses get their IP rights granted more quickly—cutting down on waiting time and helping you move faster in the market.
When you open Google Maps to find a coffee shop, plan your drive, or check traffic, you probably don’t think about patents. But patents are a big part of why Google Maps is the leader in navigation technology — and why it’s so hard for competitors to catch up.
In a recent decision that has implications for pharmaceutical patent strategy in Australia, the Federal Court has both clarified and complicated the rules around patent term extensions (PTEs).
If you’ve used artificial intelligence (AI) to come up with a new invention, one question you might be asking is: Do I have to tell the government when I apply for a patent?
If you've come up with a new invention and you're based in Australia, one of the first steps in protecting it is securing “patent pending” status. But what does that actually mean — and what does it give you?
