13 September – Countryside Cruise All day ride – Friday (Two days before AIPPI 2019) This will be a fun day to see the countryside rather than just crank out kilometers. The route is still to be confirmed and suggestions are welcome. The current plan is: the Deer Park – Richmond Park loop; meeting […]
On 25 September 2019 amendments to Australia’s patent regulations will take effect to simplify and clarify the requirements for translations when entering the national phase in Australia. At present, if an international patent (PCT) application is not in English, a verified translation of the specification must be filed by the 31-month deadline. The current regulations are […]
We are proud supporters of Bendigo and are pleased to be part the Bendigo Invention + Innovation Festival 2019 (BIIF). Bendigo is Victoria’s fourth largest city and boasts a thriving manufacturing sector including key players in mining & industrial casting, rubber manufacturing and military vehicles. The BIIF is an initiative of Bendigo’s peak industry body, […]
We are again proud supporters of the City of Greater Dandenong’s ‘Take a Swing for Charity‘ golf day. Every year the City of Greater Dandenong, through its business networking unit South East Business Networks (SEBN), and together with key corporate sponsors, holds an annual afternoon of golf followed by dinner and a charity auction to raise […]
Another great success at this year’s first Innovation Into Profit seminar, held at the City of Greater Dandenong council chambers. Patent attorney Ben Mott spoke about patents, along with Mal Clark – @AMTIL (The Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited), Dr. Kevin Thomson – CSIRO, Ron Mack – AusIndustry, Belinda Sigismundi – Macpherson Kelley, and Dr […]
A recent Full Federal Court[1] decision[2] sheds light on what’s required for a patent specification to be drafted ‘with reasonable skill and knowledge’. The Court rejected the notion that ‘the scientific justification for or substantiation of’ the original form of the claims must be known to the drafter and their instructor. On the other hand, […]
Ben Mott again presented at the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Business Entrepreneurs’ Programme this morning. Great information on research and development funding, prototyping, idea protection and programs to support the manufacturing industry was also delivered by David Menzies – Outerspace Design , Mal Clark – @AMTIL (The Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited), Dr. […]
I am attending the AIPPI World Congress in Cancun, Mexico, 23 to 26 September 2018, and would be very pleased to meet you there. If you are attending, kindly send us an email with times you may be available for a discussion. I look forward to meeting you soon in Cancun!
Our very own Ben Mott presenting to an engaged audience yesterday! A jam-packed session with presentations from Mal Clark, AMTIL (The Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited), Dr. Kevin Thomson, CSIRO, Ron Mack AusIndustry, Georgia Davies-Jackson, Macpherson Kelley, Adrian Crouch, Procept and Dr Rita Choueiri and Liz Smith both of William Buck. Many thanks to William Buck for hosting the event and www.business.gov.au Business […]
Innovation into profit program A series of experts discuss the route from a new idea to a commercial return and the tools available to make it easier and improve the prospects of success. Topics covered include: Patents, designs & trade marks – pros, cons & costs Confidentiality and Protecting your Trade Secrets How to maximise […]
