by webdev | Jul 22, 2026 | Intellectual Property
In 2025, IP Australia recorded a 13.3% increase in trade mark filings (reaching a record 97,345), a 7.1% increase in design rights and over 30,000 patent applications. These numbers reflect a growing awareness across the business landscape of Australia of the...
by AntcliffeScott | May 20, 2026 | Intellectual Property, Trade marks
After an epic 17 years, on 11 March 2026, the High Court of Australia delivered its judgement in Taylor v Killer Queen LLC [2026] HCA 5, bringing the final chapter of a trade mark battle between Katie Taylor (Ms Taylor), an Australian fashion designer trading under...
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...
