Australia needs to speed up the spread of ideas across the economy in its quest for higher living standards, the secretary of the prime minister’s department, Martin Parkinson, has said.
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Guide launched on the boundaries of 3D printing
A new guide 3D Printing Rights & Responsibilities: consumer perceptions and realities has been launched to explain what consumers need to know before printing in 3D, including the potential risks in creating and sharing 3D printable files, and what kinds of safeguards are in place.
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Australian patent applications surged 10 per cent last year
Last year saw a surge in demand for intellectual property protection, according to a statement from the federal assistant minister for innovation.
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What about manufacturing? Medical company disappointed by innovation statement
The absence of a “patent box”-style measure to encourage the local commercialisation of IP was a disappointment for Cook Medical Australia, whose managing director said yesterday’s innovation statement “lacked any significant changes for manufacturing.”
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Do you have the freedom to operate?
Manufacturers are advised to check all intellectual property (IP) rights before signing any trade deal. Susanne Hantos writes.
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Getting away from cars: how to make diversification work
The difficult task of diversification is a must for hundreds of South Australian businesses in the automotive supply network. Brent Balinski spoke to one company that’s negotiated the leap early and successfully.
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Counterfeiters face five years in prison
The government is cracking down on fake brands through the introduction of a new law providing tough penalties for companies and individuals caught counterfeiting products and services.
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Don’t give up on protecting your IP
With intellectual capital forming an increasing part of company balance sheets, there is an even greater need to protect this valuable asset from the threat of product piracy and counterfeiting.
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Mutli Channel Solutions files US patent, sets up new company
Mutli Channel Solutions, in association with KMI Zeolite, has lodged a provisional application with US Patent and Trade Marks office, to protect its formulation to be used in its new Feline Favorite Cat Litter product.
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Codan acts against Chinese counterfeits
Australian company Codan has gone on the offensive to protect its international gold detector business against Chinese counterfeiters.
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