Tag: Intellectual property
IP – an architect’s foundation stone
February 14, 2017
Often overlooked is the fact that many of the ideas of architects are patentable. And with a patent, the architect can obtain an ‘exclusivity’ for a 20-year term. So what sort of ‘architectural’ ideas are patentable?
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Upending chairs: protecting intellectual property in Australia
March 11, 2016
The 'replica' furniture market has long been focused on European mid-century classics, however the concept is now expanding on Australian shores – leaving local designers searching for new ways to protect their intellectual property.
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Copy this lamp: preserving Australian design integrity
April 8, 2015
David Trubridge's Floral pendant has allegedly been replicated by Domayne, reigniting local debate over intellectual property. How does Australia compare with international attempts to protect original design against copycat manufacturers?
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