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Federal Budget Impacts on IP-Intensive Businesses
The latest Federal Budget reshapes the operating environment for IP‑intensive businesses in ways that go well beyond tax. Refundable R&D offsets for younger firms, the removal of supporting R&D categories, and the recalibration of ESS/MEP outcomes all shift how companies fund innovation, retain talent, and manage risk. These are not accounting tweaks — they are…
The Price Signal for AI Training Data Just Got Louder
Last week a US federal judge delaying final approval of Anthropic’s proposed US$1.5B copyright settlement with authors and publishers over alleged use of pirated books in training its Claude models. The judge pressed for more detail on lawyers’ fees, payments to lead plaintiffs, and the settlement’s structure, after objections and opt‑outs highlighted a core strategic…
AI Isn’t Your Advantage—Your IP Strategy Is
The recent McKinsey article “Using AI to boost productivity is unlikely to create a sustainable advantage” (read it here) offers a timely reminder for business owners with valuable IP portfolios: AI-driven efficiency gains won’t deliver lasting advantage, but using AI to reshape offerings, business models, and market positions absolutely can. Most companies are chasing incremental…
When Your Brand Becomes the Battleground
The Federal Court’s decision in Deakin University v Macreadie (Final Orders) [2026] FCA 583 is a sharp reminder that IP strategy is not just about protecting assets — it’s about shaping the commercial narrative before disputes arise. Justice Wheelahan’s final orders confirm that Deakin secured a decisive outcome: a declaration of misleading conduct, permanent injunctions,…
A simple little decision brings an important reminder
The Davies v Lazer Safe decision is a timely reminder that in IP disputes, leverage often sits in the procedural details. The Court clarified that an old filing restriction—tied to documents from long‑finished litigation—had nothing to do with Mr Davies’ attempt to bring a new patent infringement claim. As Justice Colvin noted, the earlier direction…
