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12 month grace period proposed for Australian Designs

IP Australia have released draft legislation proposing amendments to the Australian Designs Act.

IP Australia announces further extension to their ‘free COVID-19 extensions-of-time’

Until 31 August 2020, those impacted by COVID-19 can obtain an extension-of-time of up to 3 months without having to pay Patent Office fees.

IP Stars 2020 Awards

Halfords IP (HIP) thanks our clients and colleagues for ranking us amongst the best Australian Patent & Trademark firms, and, for...

Our Parramatta office has moved!

We are proud to announce that we have just moved our Parramatta office to a new location in Parramatta to service the growth of our...

IP Australia announces extension to their ‘free Covid-19 extensions-of-time’

IP Australia has announced that the streamlined process for extension-of-time requests to assist those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic...

IP Australia’s ‘free 3 month COVID-19 extensions-of-time’ due to finish soon…apply before 31 May2020

Until 31 May 2020, those impacted by COVID-19 can obtain an extension-of-time of up to 3 months without having to pay Patent Office fees...

Halfords IP (HIP) congratulates Dan Berger on being named an IP Star!

Dan Berger has been named a 'Patent Star 2020’ for Australia in the IPStars 2020/21 rankings .

IP Australia announces free COVID-19 extensions

IP Australia has announced a streamlined process for extension-of-time requests to assist those impacted by the COVIID-19 outbreak...

IP Services during Covid-19 pandemic – Australia & New Zealand

Halfords IP is continuing to provide uninterrupted Patent & Trade Mark services to all our clients during this time.

IPONZ to Change Patent and Trade Mark Fees 2020

After several reviews IPONZ is implementing a new fee schedule for patents and trade marks. The new fee schedule will take effect...

Simplifying Australian Patent Filing Requirements

A ‘verified’ English translation is no longer required to be filed when entering the Australian National Phase...

Early Trade Mark Assessment - TM Headstart Pros and Cons

TM Headstart is a pre-application service offered by IP Australia...

IP Licences / arrangements may soon breach Australian Competition Law

Due to the repeal of section 51(3) of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, new obligations apply...

Preliminary Discovery & Patents

Preliminary discovery can be a useful mechanism to determine...

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