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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 …
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 …
Blackwattle IP Recognised in 2025 Awards
Blackwattle IP is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000, a prestigious guide to …
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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New Excess Claims Procedure for Australian Patent Applications
IP Australia has announced that new fees will take effect from 1 October 2024. Notably, a new excess claims fee …
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Blackwattle IP proud to announce Paul Mahony recognised as IP Star for 2024
Blackwattle IP is proud to announce that Paul Mahony has once again been recognised as an IP Star by Managing …
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Good news just in – Aristocrat granted leave to appeal patent eligibility case
The Federal Court of Australia today granted leave for Aristocrat to appeal against the rejection of its four innovation patents, …
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