Introduction

"Intellectual Property (IP) is an invention, original design or practical application of an idea - it represents the product of the mind or intellect. In business terms, this also means proprietary knowledge."

Patents, trade marks and designs are the main IP rights. Other rights include copyright, circuit layouts and plant variety rights. In recent times, the protection of geographical indications has also become significant.

The role of a patent or trade mark attorney lies primarily in the registration of IP rights. In many cases, such protection has generated significant revenue for owners whilst conversely a lack of action has resulted in loss of market share.

Protection encourages the research and development of innovative products and it is important to develop an appropriate IP strategy. A competitive edge and the future sale or licensing of IP is dependent on how well it is protected.

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Woolorama New Release Award

Lord and Company's Kelvin Lord recently attended Wollorama at Wagin to award the prize for best new release product. This year the award went to WOMA for their fire hose. The fire hose sprays a curtain of water in the air to prevent fire passing through an area.

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Warning on Trade Mark Catalogues

Recently we have had reports of a number of our clients receiving unsolicited advances from a number of Trade Mark Catalogues. We highly recommend consulting with your Trade Mark Attorney about these advances.

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INTA Conference in Seattle

Kelvin Lord and his wife, Oana, attended the INTA conference in Seattle in 2009. The INTA President, Richard Heath, welcomed the audience from around the world and set the theme "The Protection of Trade Marks and Intellectual Property in the New Economic Climate"

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Kelvin Lord wins the Wilf Ewers Award

The Principal of Lord and Company, Kelvin Lord was presented with the Wilf Ewers Award at the recent Royal Australian Chemical Institute (WA) awards dinner.

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Lord And Company Celebrates 30 Years of Service

Lord and Company has just celebrated its 30th anniversary. In the last 30 years Lord and Company has obtained patent protection for a large number of clients, from virtually all sectors of business.

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Lord And Company Top the Australian Patent Applications Scoreboard 2008

Lord and Company have been ranked #1 (weighted) and #2 overall in the Australian Patent Applications Scoreboard 2008 with a total of 112 applications filed in the year.

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