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By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Oct 26 2021 [![image](https://fal-ip.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/design.jpeg)](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/an-overdue-refreshment-designs-amendments) [News](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/tag/news) ### [An Overdue Refreshment of the Australian Designs Act](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/an-overdue-refreshment-designs-amendments) Explore the 2021 Designs Act amendments, including a 12-month grace period and prior use defence,... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Sep 28 2021 [![image](https://fal-ip.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AI.jpg)](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/australias-patent-system-the-artificially-intelligent-inventor) [Patents](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/tag/patents) ### [Australia’s p-AI-tent System: the Artificially Intelligent Inventor](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/australias-patent-system-the-artificially-intelligent-inventor) Explore Australia's evolving patent laws and the debate over AI systems as inventors, focusing on... By [Maddison Reznik](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/maddison-reznik) Aug 5 2021 ### [Secret use – can you profit while developing your invention?](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/secret-use-can-you-profit-while-developing-your-invention) Explore Australia's 'secret use' patent laws and learn how to legally trial and potentially profit... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Mar 19 2021 ### [TikTok, Parkinson’s Disease and a good-news story of Collaborative Innovation](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/tiktok-parkinsons-disease-and-a-good-news-story-of-collaborative-innovation) FAL IP explores TikTok users’ collaboration to design a pill bottle aiding Parkinson’s patients... By [Michelle Wilson](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/michelle-wilson) Jan 22 2021 ### [A look at IP Australia’s Indigenous Knowledge Project](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/a-look-at-ip-australias-indigenous-knowledge-project) Explore IP Australia's initiatives to safeguard Indigenous Knowledge, including the establishment... By [Rhys Munzel](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/rhys-munzel) Nov 13 2020 ### [Not lovin’ it: McDonald’s sues Hungry Jack’s over ‘Big Jack’ trade mark](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/not-lovin-it-mcdonalds-sues-hungry-jacks-over-big-jack-trade-mark) Explore McDonald's legal action against Hungry Jack's, alleging the 'Big Jack' infringes on the... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Sep 15 2020 ### [Smart Trade Mark: A New Era in Consumer Confidence?](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/smart-trade-mark-a-new-era-in-consumer-confidence) Explore how IP Australia's Smart Trade Mark™ pilot program uses blockchain to verify genuine... By [Rhys Munzel](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/rhys-munzel) Sep 3 2020 ### [The absence of the Aboriginal Flag from the AFL’s Indigenous Round highlights Clothing The Gap’s continuing fight to #FreeTheFlag](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/the-absence-of-the-aboriginal-flag-from-the-afls-indigenous-round-highlights-clothing-the-gaps-continuing-fight-to-freetheflag) FAL IP supports Clothing The Gap in the #FreeTheFlag campaign, addressing Aboriginal flag copyright... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Aug 27 2020 ### [Three reasons why you should file your trade mark in Australia](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/three-reasons-why-you-should-file-your-trade-mark-in-australia) Discover why registering your trade mark in Australia offers exclusive rights, access to a diverse... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Aug 5 2020 ### [Pew Pew Pew: U.S. Space Force Losing a Trade Mark Battle with a TV Show](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/us-space-force) FAL IP covers the U.S. Space Force trademark fight with Netflix, showing how first use matters in... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Jul 20 2020 ### [A Nutty Trade Mark Dispute: Kraft v Bega](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/a-nutty-trade-mark-dispute-kraft-v-bega) FAL IP analyses Kraft v Bega, highlighting the importance of goodwill in unregistered trade marks... By [Michelle Wilson](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/michelle-wilson) Jun 16 2020 ### [Victoria Beckham is in a “VB” Trade Mark Dispute in Australia](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/victoria-beckham-is-in-a-vb-trade-mark-dispute-in-australia) Explore Victoria Beckham's legal challenge against VB Skinlab over the 'VB' trademark, highlighting... By [Michelle Wilson](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/michelle-wilson) Jun 5 2020 ### [The patented technology behind the Face ID feature of the new Apple iPhone X](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/the-patented-technology-behind-the-face-id-feature-of-the-new-apple-iphone-x) Explore Apple's patented Face ID technology, featuring 3D facial mapping with over 30,000 infrared... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Oct 3 2017 ### [FAL Partner wins ILO Health & Life Sciences Award for the Third Consecutive Year!](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/fal-partner-wins-ilo-health-life-sciences-award-for-the-third-consecutive-year) FAL IP's Jenni Lightowlers earns her third consecutive ILO Client Choice Award for excellence in... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Nov 10 2016 ### [Presenting Dr Jenni Lightowlers!](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/presenting-dr-jenni-lightowlers) Learn about Dr Jenni Lightowlers, FAL IP founding partner, awarded honorary doctorate for her... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Oct 8 2016 ### [Licence to Rights/Rights to License (An IP licensing regime not dependent on crossed fingers)](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/licence-to-rights-rights-to-license-an-ip-licensing-regime-not-dependent-on-crossed-fingers) FAL IP highlights the importance of managing IP licences to prevent overlapping rights and ensure... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Sep 26 2016 ### [FAL Partner wins ILO Health & Life Sciences Award for the Second Year Running](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/award-for-the-second-year-running) FAL IP's Jenni Lightowlers honoured with the ILO Client Choice Award for Excellence in Health &... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) May 10 2016 ### [Stating the Obvious: Textual Approach to Obviousness](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/stating-the-obvious-textual-approach-to-obviousness) On September 2 2015 the High Court handed down a widely anticipated decision in AstraZeneca AB v... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Sep 11 2015 ### [Will Australia Catapult its Innovation into the 21st Century?](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/will-australia-catapult-its-innovation) Explore Australia's potential to boost innovation through models like the UK's Catapult Centres,... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Apr 3 2015 ### [MEDIA RELEASE – Leading Australian Lawyer Recognised Globally](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/leading-australian-lawyer-recognised-globally) FAL IP's Jenni Lightowlers recognised at the 2015 ILO Client Choice Awards for outstanding client... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Feb 21 2015 ### [Apple is unable to own the “APP STORE” trade mark in Australia](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/apple-app-store-trade-mark) FAL IP reports on Apple's failed bid to register 'APP STORE' in Australia, as the term was deemed... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Dec 9 2014 ### [SMEs: Top 5 Tips for capturing IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/smes-tips-for-capturing-ip) Ensure ownership of valuable IP by formalising agreements with employees and third parties. Learn... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Oct 22 2014 ### [How to Create Successful Brands for Not for Profit Organisations](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/create-successful-brands) FAL IP offers guidance for not-for-profits on building strong brands through identity, design,... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Oct 15 2014 ### [Fluid Trade Marks: What are they all about?](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/fluid-trade-marks) Discover how fluid trade marks evolve continuously to engage customers, build loyalty, and protect... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Oct 3 2014 ### [Successful Brand Partnerships: Top Tips](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/successful-brand-partnerships) FAL IP shares insights on creating successful brand partnerships, highlighting benefits like... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) May 1 2014 ### [Fashion & Branding: Create, Protect, Transform](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/fashion-branding) Learn how fashion brands create unique identities, protect trademarks, and use branding to boost... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Feb 15 2014 ### [Apple overtakes Coca Cola as the Most Valuable Brand in the World](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/apple-overtakes-coca-cola-as-the-most-valuable-brand-in-the-world) In 2013, Apple surpassed Coca-Cola to become the world's most valuable brand, with a valuation of... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Oct 4 2013 ### [There’s An App …Store/s…For That: Apple & Amazon Drop Trade Mark Fight](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/apple-amazon-trade-mark-fight) Apple and Amazon have settled their 'App Store' trademark dispute, with Apple dropping the case,... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Jul 18 2013 ### [Do I need to Trade Mark my App name?](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/do-i-need-to-trade-mark-my-app-name) FAL IP outlines why securing a trade mark for your app name is vital to protect your brand and... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) May 11 2013 ### [Australian Law Relating to Communal Indigenous Intellectual Property](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/indigenous-intellectual-property) Explore how Australian IP law inadequately protects Indigenous communal knowledge and cultural... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Feb 13 2013 ### [Show a Little Restraint](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/show-a-little-restraint) FAL IP discusses the importance of well-drafted restraint of trade clauses, highlighting the GATE... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Sep 18 2012 ### [International Research, Defence & National Interest: Getting the Balance Right](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/international-research-defence-national-interest) Explore how Australia navigates the intersection of international research collaboration, defence... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Aug 22 2012 ### [Rights to an Employee’s Invention – UWA v Gray two years on](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/rights-to-an-employees-invention-two-years-on) Explore the impact of UWA v Gray on employee invention rights, highlighting the importance of clear... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Feb 17 2012 ### [Maximise protection of your business via Trade Mark Registration](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/maximise-protection-of-your-business-via-trade-mark-registration) Learn how registering your trade mark in Australia provides exclusive rights, legal protection, and... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Nov 9 2011 ### [Three FAL lawyers named as world leaders in patent and technology law by IAM Licensing](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/fal-lawyers-named-world-leaders) FAL IP's Peter Francis, Jenni Lightowlers & Jason Watson recognised by IAM as top global patent &... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Oct 15 2010 ### [You may not have the IP Rights you think you have!](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/ip-rights) Explore how the UWA v Gray decision impacts IP rights in academic research, highlighting the need... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Sep 15 2010 ### [Trade Marks in Australia](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/trade-marks-in-australia) Learn how registering a trade mark in Australia secures exclusive rights, enhances brand value, and... By [FAL IP](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/author/fal-ip) Jul 15 2010 ### [Impact of Moral Rights on R&D](https://fal-ip.com.au/blog/impact-of-moral-rights-on-rd) Understand how moral rights affect research projects in Australia, including authorship... 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