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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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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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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. …
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Australian Designs Office Decision – GUIs
A design, in relation to a product, is defined as the overall appearance resulting from one or more visual features …
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