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Global IP Trends in the New Space Race The Commercial Space Boom The global space sector is skyrocketing, experiencing explosive growth as a second space race unfolds. Once dominated by government-led missions, the modern space race is now fuelled by private enterprise, venture capital, and bold innovation. Space is now big business with estimates the global space sector globally is …

A Win for Computer Implemented Inventions in Australia A Turning Point for Software Patents in Australia The patentability of computer implemented inventions (CIIs) in Australia has long been obscured in uncertainty. A complex raft of legal precedents has left patent applicants without clear guidance on how to protect inventions involving software and digital technologies. This uncertainty has now been resolved with …

How IP is Powering the Critical Minerals Boom Introduction: The IP Edge in Critical Minerals As Australian patent attorney’s working closely with innovators in the critical minerals sector, we see firsthand how intellectual property (IP) is becoming the cornerstone of competitive advantage in this rapidly evolving field. Australia is uniquely positioned to lead in the global critical minerals landscape. But …

Navigating intellectual property (IP) as General Counsel can be difficult. There are so many different forms of IP, each of which comes with its own complex set of rules and requirements. As IP professionals, we often see the same mistakes being made, from self-publishing inventions to inadvertently using copyright material. Rectifying these mistakes through litigation or a negotiated settlement is …

Australia’s Position in the 2025 Global Renewable Landscape Australia’s clean energy transition is gaining remarkable momentum as the nation seeks to meet its ambitious 2030 and 2050 emission reduction targets. With climate change high on the political and public agenda, global energy systems are undergoing a fundamental transformation. This article examines some of the latest advances in Australia’s renewable energy …

Can Creators Set the Terms? Images, text, videos and the like produced by generative AI have reached a level of sophistication that can compete with human-authored works, and the commercial implications are obvious.  Displaced human creators stand to lose licensing and commission income, as well as ad revenue from lost website traffic.  Furthermore, errors or distortions in AI-generated content have …

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 …