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Paramount has successfully shut down a copyright lawsuit over Top Gun: Maverick, with a New York federal judge ruling that the writer bringing the claim never owned copyright in the first place.
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year that has been nothing short of transformative for IP Solved. From strengthening our team to launching new initiatives, 2025 has been about positioning ourselves to serve clients even better in the years ahead. Here’s a look at what shaped our journey.
Innovation today moves at a pace that leaves no room for passive IP management. The businesses that win aren’t simply those with the best idea — they are the ones who understand how to protect, scale, and continually renew that idea faster than anyone else.
IP Solved is proud to announce that Len Mancini has been appointed as a Director — a major milestone that reflects his outstanding contribution, commercial insight, and leadership across the business.
For years, Australian innovators have faced uncertainty over whether computer-implemented inventions — software-based systems, digital platforms, or automated processes — can actually be patented. Now, a new Full Court decision has finally brought some clarity — and good news for software and technology businesses.
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 a recent decision, Jackman J of the Federal Court handed down a detailed ruling in Abbey Laboratories Pty Ltd v Virbac (Australia) Pty Ltd (No 3) — a case that dives deep into the complexities of inventive step, novelty, and patent validity in the veterinary pharmaceutical field.
Australia and New Zealand share a common legal heritage — both tracing their patent systems back to the Statute of Monopolies (1623) — but over time, the two jurisdictions have taken different paths. For innovators filing in both countries, understanding these differences can mean the difference between smooth prosecution and costly delays.
Most brands manufacturing in China still think “export-only” means they’re safe from trademark problems.
That used to be true. It isn’t anymore.
