The need for speed
The race is on to quickly build patent positions to capitalise on the government investment of $A43 billion in Australian telecommunications networks.
The Australian economy is often viewed as one based on mining and the supply of raw materials such as coal and minerals. However, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, mining accounts for less [...]
Aug. 26, 2009 | Intellectual Property | No Comments
IP in China: Be prepared
Australian businesses entering the Chinese market are often concerned about how their Intellectual Property (IP) will be protected, but the two countries’ legal safeguards actually bear a number of striking similarities.
In Australia, businesses only need to deal with national government agency ‘IP Australia’ for all of their IP registrations. In China, however, confusion may arise [...]
Aug. 26, 2009 | Intellectual Property | No Comments
Taking action on IP
Intellectual Property (ip) has long been a major stumbling block for the bilateral trade relationship between China and Australia. but both countries are taking steps to break down what was once seen as a barrier between them, finding ways to reconcile their differences in pursuit of common goals.
A number of World Trade Organization (WTO) members [...]
Aug. 26, 2009 | Intellectual Property | No Comments
Shelston IP
Shelston IP specialises exclusively in intellectual property (IP). We are passionate about converting our clients’ inventions, know-how, designs, trade marks and brands into valuable commercial assets.
Established in 1859, Shelston IP is now a recognised leader in the protection of IP in Australia and New Zealand.
Our “mind to market” slogan reflects a crucial difference between Shelston [...]
Jul. 30, 2009 | Intellectual Property | No Comments
Strategic Intellectual Asset Management – Tapping Hidden Value
In the past, companies have generated revenues from the sale of products or services and achieved competitive advantage through price, customer service and speed to market. With the advent of the knowledge economy however, there is increasing recognition of the value of innovation and intellectual assets as drivers of growth and sustainable competitive advantage.
This is [...]
