Stigler’s law of eponymy says that no scientific discovery is named after its original discoverer. This is an interesting phenomenon, but what really grabbed my attention about Stigler’s law is that it is self-referential, and deliberately so. Stephen Stigler, the statistics professor after whom the law is named, intentionally appropriated the idea from sociologist Robert Merton so that the law itself follows its own principle. Very neat.Read more

On appeal, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia (Middleton, Nicholas, and Burley JJ) has re-confirmed that diagnostic methods are patentable in Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc v Sequenom, Inc.Read more

Launching a new brand is a massive task, involving a lot of people, a lot of teamwork, and a lot of decisions. From an intellectually property perspective, those decisions start the moment you consider creating your new brand. Here are five key IP rules when launching a new brand.Read more

This follows on from a Tier 1 ranking for ‘Patent Contentious’ in Managing IP’s Global IP survey and six Associates being recognised in its IP Stars Awards.Read more

Last year, my acquisition of one of the last “old” Defenders spawned an article on JLR’s attempt to stop manufacture of the “same-same but different” Ineos Grenadier. A year later, the Grenadier is in the testing and development stage having completed extreme cold testing in...Read more

Managing the day to day running of a sizeable IP portfolio can be time consuming. However, streamlining the process, will save you time and money. Here are some key tips to manage your IP portfolio more efficiently.Read more

JLR's rare C-type Jaguar has spawned an entire industry of replicas, for those with a love of the car but without the funds to own an original. Up until recently, JLR had a track record of supporting the replica industry, but its recent case against a Swedish pensioner suggests a change of approach.Read more

In-house counsel deal with a broad range of legal issues that must be addressed within limited budget, time and resource constraints. Knowing how and when to escalate is essential to getting the result you need as efficiently as possible – from business-to-business ‘soft’ communications to formal cease and desist letters, sharp threats of litigation, or formally instituting legal proceedings – and when and how to use alternative dispute resolution procedures such as mediation.Read more

We are delighted to announce that eight of our practitioners have been recognised as 2021 IP Stars by Managing IP.Read more

When you have an idea for a new invention, it’s only natural you’d want to share it. Discussing your product or process with others can provide valuable feedback and help you work through any issues or concerns. But if you want to turn your idea into a profitable business, it’s essential to consider intellectual property protection before disclosing details.Read more

Australasian Lawyer interviewed Nick Mountford about his journey to becoming a patent attorney, being part of Apple vs Samsung, the importance of being easy to work with, and the challenge of connecting with clients in COVID-19.Read more

IP Australia's recently released annual report reveals insights into the way COVID-19 has affected its clients and how Australian businesses may have responded to the crisis' economic shocks.Read more