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The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered a major debate in Australia — especially over whether copyright-protected material can be used without permission to train AI systems. Creative and media industries are among the loudest voices calling for stronger safeguards.

When you're building a business, some of your most valuable assets aren’t physical — they’re ideas, plans, know-how, and insider knowledge. This type of information is known as confidential information, and it plays a key role in protecting your competitive edge. But how do you keep it safe?

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.

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.

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).

This week, the spotlight is on Melbourne as it hosts Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) 2025, a landmark event celebrating the strength and future of Australian manufacturing. But innovation alone isn’t enough — it must be protected.

In celebration of World Intellectual Property Day 2025, which this year carries the theme “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP”, IP Solved supports greater awareness around the role intellectual property plays in the global music ecosystem.

The Top 100 Global Innovators 2025 report by Clarivate identifies the world’s most influential companies shaping the future through technological advancements and strategic intellectual property (IP) management. The list is based on rigorous criteria, including patent volume, success rate, influence, and global reach. This year’s innovators reflect a strong focus on sustainability, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation across industries.