Blackwattle IP is proud to announce that Partners Linda Govenlock and Paul Mahony have been recognised as IP Stars in …
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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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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 …
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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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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