DRIPL Legal

13/10/2026

A bit of a celebration this Trade Mark Tuesday - the Australia Made logo turned 40! It’s a certification trade mark subject to special rules. With consistent use over time it has developed some serious goodwill.

06/10/2026

A gorgeous new logo has dropped - for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics. Don’t rush to use it though, business use will probably need approval from an Olympic committee so get advice!

02/10/2026

An animation blockbuster about a patent. It’s our IP flavoured weekend watch!

25/09/2026

In need of a niche weekend watch suggestion?!

15/09/2026

Happy trade mark Tuesday! ☺️

31/08/2026

10/07/2026

Thanks to the law school for having Donna out this morning and for this bag of goodies! Donna joined a panel talking to first year law students about the varied work opportunities they have with a law degree. Judge? Prosecutor? Business owner? Try one field then change your mind? All possible with your LLB. 🤓

25/05/2026

This Thursday Donna Patane will be joining the panel at the Cairns Regional Jobs Committee (RJC) Workforce Briefing for the Allied Health and Community Services sector.

If you’re a manager or business owner in the industry, this free event is a great opportunity to hear practical ideas and strategies for tackling workforce and staffing challenges, including how AI might help!

Details are:
📅 Thursday, 28 May 2026
🕔 5:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Complimentary catering, refreshments and networking included.

10/05/2026

A hands-on workshop for small business owners to understand trade marks, protect their brand, and build with confidence — hosted by Donna Patane from DRIPL Legal.

26/04/2026

Game on - World IP Day 2026! 🥇
Ever thought about how much IP is involved in sports? We constantly do. 🤓 All those trade marks, designs, patents, and commercial deals for licensing and broadcast rights. It’s a huge part of rewarding innovation and generating revenue in sports around the world.