For early stage companies, a government grant or tax offset can sometimes be the difference between keeping the lights on or shutting down. This may sound dramatic, but for some emerging companies without full investment funding, this is a reality. It is therefore important to stay informed and avoid missing out on funds you may be entitled to. In Australia, …
IP Report 2016 published – growth, growth & more growth
The Australian Intellectual Property Report 2016 (the Report) has recently been published and can be accessed here. The Report supports our anecdotal view that the understanding of, and interest in, intellectual property rights amongst Australian businesses and individuals is growing. However, it highlights again the fact that we now have an ‘opportunity’ to turn this into successful commercialisation. The lack …