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For years, luxury brands have relied on a familiar formula: strong storytelling, prestige, heritage, and exclusivity. But the growing popularity of “dupes” suggests the market is becoming less willing to accept those claims at face value.
If a business registers a domain name built around someone else’s brand, a disclaimer at the bottom of the page may not be enough to get it out of trouble. That is the practical message from a recent .au domain name decision involving marena.com.au, where the panel ordered the domain be transferred after finding it had been used in bad faith.
The global board game industry is no longer just about great gameplay and strong artwork. It is now being shaped by a more complex mix of commercial pressures: rising production costs, changing supply chains, tariff volatility, sustainability expectations, and new funding models. For board game designers and publishers, this shift creates both risk and opportunity.
China has taken significant steps to strengthen its intellectual property (IP) protection system, introducing specialised courts in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. With China leading the world in patent filings, foreign businesses operating in this competitive market must understand how IP disputes are handled and whether they can effectively enforce their rights.
Big news for Australian exporters—Australia and the European Union have officially concluded negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (A-EU FTA).
At the start of a new year, many businesses reassess their brands, products and IP portfolios. New launches, market entries and clean-ups are common. What’s often overlooked is the risk sitting in IP that appears abandoned.
Tribute bands vs cover acts: learn when paying homage crosses into trade mark, copyright and consumer law issues, and how IP Solved helps keep performances legal.
In today’s economy, data is the new engine of growth. It powers AI, drives smarter decisions, and fuels entire industries. But while its value is obvious, protecting and commercialising it under Australian law isn’t straightforward.
We are pleased to announce that, effective 1 November 2025, Patent Attorney Services (PAS) will become part of IP Solved (ANZ) Pty Ltd.
