You’re sitting on your IP – don’t you need a design registration?
While patents protect the function of a device, a design registration protects the look of it: the ‘shape and configuration’. So if you have spent time thinking about the visual appearance of your product, you may want to consider a design registration. It is valid for up to 10 years and is cheaper to file than a patent application.
How to make smarter decisions
Making smarter decisions requires careful thought. You need to analyse what you want to achieve and why and weigh up all the options and consequences. There are techniques to help you systemise your decision making process.
Looking for angel investors? How to prepare
What is an angel investor, how do you find one, and how do you prepare your business for an investor. Most angels want to see an MVP, a demo of your product or service, proof of a market, and a pitch that includes details of the opportunity, the financials and how you and your management team will make it happen.
What are non-compete clauses: are they legal?
One in five workers have non-compete clauses or other restrictions in their employment contracts. But what exactly are they? How do employers justify them ,and are they enforceable? Find out what the Commonwealth government is doing about this issue.
What do you REALLY know about Intellectual Property (IP)?
Intellectual Property protection is NOT just for large businesses. Most businesses can benefit from some type of IP protection – whether it is a patent, trade mark, design registration or domain name. Failure to adequately protect your IP can result in loss of income, business failure and infringement of a third party’s IP. So its important to find out the facts and debunk the myths.
What is cyber-squatting … and why you should care?
Tik tok, Tom Cruise, Nichole Kidman, Jennifer Lopez, Walmart, Apple and the Whitehouse have all been victims of cyber squatting. So, what exactly is cyber squatting and why do people do it? If you are a victim – what steps can you take?
A simple guide to the start-up funding stages
There are various funding stages that start-ups go through on the way to IPO (initial public offer). Learn about the different stages; the general funding range and typical sources of funds. A simple explanation that takes you from pre-seed, to seed, Series A, B, C and D.
Licensing your intellectual property: what you need to know
Tips and advice on how to license your intellectual property to a third party. Three key things to consider including does anyone care? and the realities you have to deal with to you don’t end up with 100% of nothing.
Thinking of running an online business?
What type of online business could you run? Options could include an e-commerce store, drop shipping, digital content, on-line services, and affiliate marketing. Find out which one would suit your skills and resources.
