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Designs influence buying decisions every day. The sleek look of a phone, the feel of a chair, or even the quirky packaging of a burger can tip the scales for a customer. These protections may not grab headlines, but they can deliver real competitive advantages, especially when combined with other forms of IP.
A recent investigation revealed that counterfeit health and beauty products have slipped onto Walmart’s platform through third-party sellers posing as legitimate businesses. For shoppers, that means a trusted brand name doesn’t always guarantee a trusted purchase.
Fashion thrives on collaboration— and while collaborations offer huge creative and commercial potential, they also come with risks—especially when it comes to intellectual property (IP).
If you’ve ever created something original — a design, a song, a video, an artwork, even a piece of social media content — you already have something worth protecting. That’s where copyright comes in.
The video game industry is a multi-billion-dollar market, and protecting intellectual property (IP) is crucial for game developers, publishers, and hardware manufacturers. From game software and branding to gaming consoles and accessories, businesses in this space must navigate a complex web of IP rights to secure their innovations and maintain a competitive edge.
While many app creators focus on trade marks and patents, design rights offer another powerful way to stop competitors from copying the visual elements of an app.
In Australia, businesses and designers can protect their product designs through two key mechanisms: registered designs and 3D trade marks. While both safeguard visual elements, they serve different purposes. Here’s a quick guide to their distinctions.
The European Union is nearing the final stages of implementing new legislation targeting packaging and packaging waste, with non-compliant packaging to be prohibited starting January 1, 2030.
Australia’s vibrant fashion industry is worth billions and serves as a significant source of employment. With so much creativity and innovation involved, intellectual property (IP) protection is key to Australia’s fashion law.
