Blackwattle IP awarded Chemical & Life Science IP Law Firm of the Year – Australia

We are excited to share that Blackwattle IP has been awarded Chemical & Life Science IP Law Firm of the Year …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …