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Case Studies
Browse through real life case studies of businesses who have had experience with the IP system in Australia.
GAINING GROUND
Council amenities aren't all they're cracked up to be - and with damaged pavements posing serious injury hazards to pedestrians and a costly process to repair, an innovative design has been welcomed by local councils. More..
LIVING THE DREAMTIME
Embracing indigenous healing therapies has created a thriving business for Melbourne entrepreneur Gayle Heron - and a deep sense of responsibility to protect Aboriginal cultural traditions. More..
THE TEA SET
Victorian herbalist Lisa Hilbert has made a name for herself through healthy lines of tea – and she is determined to protect her brand name and intellectual property More..
FLOWER POWER
Business is flourishing for online flower retailer ‘Roses Only’ – its rapid expansion prompted the need to protect the trade mark for this distinctive brand. More..
WEDDING BELLS BRING IN BIG REWARDS
While many companies choose to retain or develop their ideas, others find reward in selling or sharing their intellectual property — and Mobile Wedding Bells is a perfect example. More..
WARM HANDS , COLD BEER
There may well be something a touch comical about the origins of this invention, but you will soon stop laughing when you find out its sales have passed the 100,000 mark. More..
THE VITAL SPARK
Lu Papi's dream of turning ideas into innovations has become a reality. His company is revolutionising the development and subsequent protection of both local and international products. More..
BUILDING ON A STRONG FOUNDATION
When Dean Gordon started his 'for sale by owner' real estate support business, his first step was to check the business name, domain name and Trade marks databases to avoid costly mistakes. More..
BEWARE OF THE DOG
Kirsty Andrusko was 'once bitten twice shy' after her pet accessories business name caused her to rethink her intellectual property strategy. More..
PROTECTING A STEAMING GOOD IMAGE
The Coffee Club's national franchise has grown to over 100 stores because the owners saw the merit in protecting their most valuable asset - their intellectual property. More..
WATERTIGHT PROTECTION
Eric Marckcrow knows the value of patent protection when looking for a buyer for his water treatment technology. More..
A PEG ABOVE THE REST
Gary Lewtschenko's 'Anywhere Touring Tent' will be pitched all over the world now that he has his intellectual property sewn up. More..
SKY HIGH SUCCESS
The sky's the limit for Peter Anyon and his fuel emission reduction technology, which was developed using the wealth of information contained in patent databases. More..