by AntcliffeScott | Dec 10, 2025 | Competitive Advantage, Intellectual Property, IP Rights, IP Strategy
Competitive advantage is a concept that is often misunderstood. Many individuals mistake it for being good at something in particular or being the first in market with a product or offer. Unfortunately, these misconceptions are often held in conjunction with the...
by AntcliffeScott | Nov 11, 2025 | Business, Intellectual Property, Scam Emails, Trade marks
The year 2024 delivered many firsts, such as the debut of breakdancing as an Olympic sport, the first female president of Mexico and the launch of digital currency regulations. In Australia, it was also the year of the first known case of a sophisticated trade mark...
by AntcliffeScott | Aug 6, 2025 | Brand, Intellectual Property, Trade marks
There is a high probability that you have either tasted, or heard of, Dubai Chocolate. Created in Dubai in 2021 by Fix Dessert Chocolatier co-founder Sarah Hamouda, with the help of chef Nouel Catis Omamalin, this sweet creation is a chocolate bar containing a filling...
by AntcliffeScott | Jun 24, 2025 | Business, Business Growth, Intellectual Property, IP Rights
In today’s business environment, timing is a critical element of successful business strategy. This is particularly true with regards to managing intellectual property (IP) in an ever-evolving global marketplace, as the effective creation and protection of...
by AntcliffeScott | May 9, 2025 | Contracts, Intellectual Property, Non-Compete Clause
As part of the recent Federal Election Campaign, the ALP announced its intention to ban non-compete clauses for workers earning less than the high-income threshold under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) which is currently $175,000. This policy is a response to increasing...
by AntcliffeScott | Nov 11, 2024 | Brand, Genericide, Intellectual Property, IP Rights
Registering your trade mark is just the beginning of protecting your intellectual property rights in that trade mark. The trade mark itself must continue to function as a “badge of origin” distinguishing your business and brand in the wider market. Whilst creating a...
