We are excited to share that Blackwattle IP has been awarded Chemical & Life Science IP Law Firm of the Year …
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AML/CTF Obligations
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Laws From 1 July 2026, Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws apply to …
Blackwattle IP Partners Recognised as IP Stars
Blackwattle IP is proud to announce that Partners Linda Govenlock and Paul Mahony have been recognised as IP Stars in …
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Blackwattle IP recognised in IAM Patent 1000
We are pleased to share that Blackwattle IP has been recognised in the IAM Patent 1000 2026 rankings: … Blackwattle …
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Blackwattle IP welcomes Linda Govenlock to our patent team!
Blackwattle IP is pleased to announce that Linda Govenlock has joined Blackwattle IP as a Partner and the Head of …
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IP Australia releases amendments to Manual of Practice and Procedure in light of Aristocrat decision
16 March 2026 As reported in our earlier news item, the High Court of Australia recently declared that the Full …
NSW Government Launches Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund
The New South Wales Government has launched an Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund (ETCF) “to help NSW startups turn world‑class research …
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High Court Refuses Commissioner of Patents’ Application for Special Leave
The High Court of Australia today refused the application for special leave to appeal the decision of the Full Court …
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Paul Mahony named as IAM Global Leader 2026
Blackwattle IP is proud to announce that Paul Mahony has been recognised as an IAM Global Leader 2026. This is …
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Commissioner of Patents Seeks Leave to Appeal Decision of Full Court in Aristocrat
Further to our earlier news item regarding the recent Full Court decision in Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd v Commissioner …