Laminar IP - Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys

19/04/2023

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Noel Kim as a Partner at Laminar IP - Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. Noel is highly experienced, hard-working and technically excellent, and will add further strength and expertise to Laminar IP's trade marks team.

Read here for more information: https://www.laminarip.com/laminar-ip-welcomes-new-partner-noel-kim/

Laminar IP proudly welcomes Noel Kim as a Partner of the firm. Noel has over 18 years' experience in the IP profession. Noel is highly experienced in assisting clients with all aspects of trade mark rights, including search and advice, filing, prosecution, due diligence, licensing, acquisitions, enf...

22/06/2020

IP Australia has extended the period for requesting COVID-19 extensions of time to 31 July 2020. Extensions of up to three months are available, free of charge, for most deadlines associated with Australian patent, design and trade mark rights. Contact us for more information.

IP Australia has extended the period for requesting COVID-19 streamlined extensions of time to 31 July 2020.

15/05/2020

IP Australia has introduced a new streamlined process for extension of time requests to assist applicants who have been impacted by COVID-19. Extensions of up to three months are available, free of charge, for most deadlines associated with Australian patent, design and trade mark rights.

IP Australia has introduced a new streamlined process for extension of time requests to assist applicants who have been impacted by COVID-19. Up until at least 31 May 2020, applicants can obtain a free extension of time of up to three months for most patent, design and trade mark deadlines.

02/04/2020

Changes to patent and trade mark fees in New Zealand came into effect on 13 February 2020. Read a summary here >

Changes to patent and trade mark fees in New Zealand came into effect on 13 February 2020. Find out more.

02/03/2020

Did you know that Australia is phasing out innovation patents? Applications for innovation patents can no longer be filed from 26 August 2021. Find out more from Mark Teoh's article below.

The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Productivity Commission Response Part 2 and Other Measures) Bill 2019 was recently enacted into Australian legislation on 26 February 2020 and the new laws begin the process of phasing out the Australian innovation patent system after much debate as to the u

02/10/2019

Mark Teoh, a Principal Patent Attorney of our firm, provides useful tips on avoiding the patent fees increases set to take place on 13 February 2020.

The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand recently announced that official fees for patents will be increasing on 13 February 2020. Tips to avoid the increase in patent fees Applicants should consider what action can be taken before 13 February 2020 (for example, requesting examination or pay

16/05/2019

Trademark blues for Australian paper flower business.

The owner of a small Australian paper flower business has been accused of trademark infringement by famous jewellery brand Tiffany & Co after describing the colour of one of her paper flowers as “Tiffany blue”.

Take home lesson: Do your research as you may be inadvertently violating existing registered trademarks.

When Hannah Poppins listed her paper flowers for sale, she didn't think it would cause any problems.

21/03/2019

TIP: Register a Design

Preventing competitors from copying the physical appearance of a business’ product is critical to protecting the branding of a business.

A Registered Design is a legally enforceable right to exclude other from imitating the shape, configuration, pattern and/or ornamentation of a product.

A Registered Design gives businesses the exclusive right to make, sell, and use their design (including licensing others to do so) for 10 years.

Speak to one of our attorneys today to see how your unique products can be protected.

25/02/2019

TIP: Apply for a Patent

Ensuring a business has a competitive advantage is crucial to its ability to commercialise its products and processes.

A Patent is a legally enforceable right to exclude others from exploiting an invention for a limited period of time. Patents are typically granted for new and inventive products, methods or processes.

A patent gives businesses the exclusive right to make, sell, and use their patented invention (including licensing others to do so) for 20 years.

12/02/2019

FUN FACT: French designer Cristian Louboutin has successfully trade marked the colour RED (Pantone No. 18.1663TP) in Australia. The trade mark (as shown in the picture below) is for a particular shade of red when applied to the sole of a shoe.