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How Patents Reveal the Truth About AI Companions Whilst they say you can’t have too many friends, it can be difficult to have (and be) a good friend! How nice it would be to have a friend who was just right for you, and you for them. A friend who accepted you as you were, always knew the right thing …

What You Need to Know About the Serious Invasion of Privacy Tort and Other Reforms Australia’s privacy laws continue to undergo significant changes. In this article, we consider: The new statutory tort for serious invasion of privacy The other amendments to the Privacy Act passed by Parliament in late 2024 Future reforms The New Statutory Tort of Serious Invasion of …

How IP Audits Can Become a General Counsel’s Secret Weapon Why IP Audits Are Your Litigation Lifeline Avoiding litigation is ultimately about managing risk – and nowhere is that more critical than with intellectual property (IP). IP rights often overlap, evolve quickly, and can be notoriously hard to define. For General Counsel, an IP audit is more than a compliance …

Rethinking IP Rights in the Age of Space Innovations As humans venture further into outer space – whether for science, commerce, or future colonisation – intellectual property law is entering uncharted territory. The key question being asked is no longer just “what can we invent?” but increasingly, “who owns the rights to innovations in space?” The existing IP system, originally …

Australian Court Targets Non-Parties in Landmark Disclosure Case In all litigation, there is an important distinction between what you know and what you can prove. Evidence is key. But parties rarely start litigation with all the evidence required to prove their case. The court has many processes that assist parties gather evidence. The most common process is discovery: this can …

We are thrilled to welcome you to the first edition of IP Spotlight for 2025. In this edition, we bring you a round-up of news, insights and developments from across the Australian intellectual property landscape. From emerging technologies and shifting legal frameworks, to evolving commercial strategies for protecting and leveraging IP, we aim to keep you informed, inspired, and ahead …

The Implications for Innovation and Intellectual Property The Australian Federal Budget (Budget) announced on 25 March 2025, contains several measures that are poised to impact the intellectual property (IP) sector. While the Budget primarily emphasises personal income tax cuts and cost-of-living relief, certain provisions have direct and indirect implications for IP, innovation, and technology industries. 1. Future Made in Australia …

Have Your Say on the Government’s Strategic Examination Key points The Australian Government has commissioned a strategic examination of Australia’s R&D system. The purpose of the examination is to determine how Australia can increase the value and impact of investments in Australian R&D. A discussion paper has been published, and feedback is open until April 11, 2025. Insights into the …

Australia’s Move to Protect Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property It has long been acknowledged that current intellectual property systems are not sufficiently adapted to protect indigenous cultural and intellectual property (ICIP). ICIP includes a broad range of practices, expressions, and knowledge systems, including dance, languages, designs, and art as well as traditional medicines, foods, and biological/ecological knowledge. The Australian Government, …

The Duchess of Sussex and the Journey to a Registrable Brand Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex has been the subject of enormous scrutiny since her marriage to Prince Harry, fifth in the line of succession to the British throne. This attention has only intensified since the couple stepped down as working members of the royal family, relocated to the United …