What does a patent attorney do?
A patent attorney’s duties are wide and varied, but a key and specialised service they provide is the careful drafting and amending of patent specifications.
Do I need a patent attorney?
To quote from IP Australia: “The patent process from application to grant can often be an uncertain and daunting journey. For first time applicants engaging an attorney can greatly increase the chances of success.”
Will a patent attorney steal my idea?
If you have concerns about whether a patent attorney might try and capitalise on your invention for themselves, you’ll you want to read on. In this post, we dispel any doubt that a patent attorney would do such a thing.
3 questions to help you find the right patent attorney for your business
The best patent attorneys not only understand your invention to the point where they can make meaningful contributions to your prototype, they are also armed with an endless arsenal of words, terms and phrases which can be wielded to encompass the ocean or thread a needle, depending on how broadly or precisely your invention needs to be defined.
Farewell to Australia’s Innovation Patent System
Given the current economic standstill, many businesses may struggle to meet intellectual property deadlines and could thus forfeit their IP rights. IP Australia doesn’t want to see this happen.
Michael Cooper recognised as a World Leading Patent Professional
Another big win which comes off the back of Cooper IP recently being recognised as a top new Trans-Tasman IP firm.
Substantial tax deductions for IP expenditure
Larger and more immediate tax deductions now apply to certain IP expenses. Find out if you might be eligible for these generous COVID-19 related tax incentives.
IP Australia – providing support during COVID-19
Given the current economic standstill, many businesses may struggle to meet intellectual property deadlines and could thus forfeit their IP rights. IP Australia doesn’t want to see this happen.
Cooper IP recognised as a top new IP firm
Thank you dear reader, we exist because of and for you, and we look forward to continuing this exciting journey with you.
Tread carefully when threatening infringement
IP rights holders must consider their positions carefully before threatening infringement in Australia. Otherwise, they risk being caught by Australia’s recently amended “unjustified threats” provisions.