What is the Madrid Protocol?
When conducting business over international borders, one of the most important steps you can take is to protect your intellectual property. The Madrid Protocol...
Protecting domain names and trade marks
Protecting your brand or trade name is now more important than ever. Registration of a domain name, as with the registration of a business name or company names,...
Choosing the right law
Any successful business strategy needs an exit plan, every contract needs to address the issue of ‘What do we do if one of us breaches the contract?’
All...
How to settle an International Dispute
Conflict is challenging at the best of times but what happens when disputes cross international borders? Settling an international dispute starts with prevention...
What is a joint venture?
Some businesses think joint ventures are an official cooperation, others see them as a marriage. Either way, joint ventures are designed to boost business growth...
IP tips for software exporters
Part program creation, part marketing, software is almost 100 percent intellectual property, which is why it is important to understand how your IP should be protected.
Ensure...
True cost of protecting your intellectual property
Fifth in our series on ‘The True Cost of Exporting’ is the cost of protecting your intellectual property and how to avoid paying more than you need to.
Getting the most from your licensing deal
Protecting your intellectual property is one thing, but being able to earn royalties through international commercialisation requires some knowledge of licensing....
Taking your franchise global
Australians excel at the franchise model, whether it’s franchisees buying up international brands for our own backyard or Australian franchises going global....
