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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 …

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Great News for Patent Applicants – Aristocrat Appeal Allowed by Full Federal Court

In fantastic news for Australian patent applicants and patentees (and indeed patent attorneys), the Full Federal Court of Australia in …

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Australian Registered Designs – Hurdles remain for GUIs

Australian registered designs protect the overall appearance of a product resulting from one or more visual features of the product. …

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