September 19, 2026
From Fence Profile to $2 Million Damages: A Long-Running Design Dispute
The dispute between Gram Engineering Pty Ltd and BlueScope Steel Limited is one of the more detailed Australian cases on registered design infringement, particularly because the…
September 14, 2026
When Differences Are Not Enough: Federal Court Finds Ceiling Fan Design Infringed
In Hunter Pacific International Pty Ltd v Martec Pty Ltd [2016] FCA 796, the Federal Court considered how far a competing product can depart from a registered design before those…
August 6, 2026
Shape, Structure and Overall Impression: Federal Court Finds Uniden’s XTRAK Microphone Infringed GME’s Registered Design
In GME Pty Ltd v Uniden Australia Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 520, the Federal Court considered whether the design of Uniden’s proposed XTRAK UHF radio microphone was substantially similar…
May 18, 2024
Understanding Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, Designs, Copyrights, and More
Protect Your Concept with Intellectual Property Intellectual property (IP) protection is essential for safeguarding your creations and innovations. The type of protection you need…
November 20, 2023
FAQs on Industrial Design: Understanding the Basics
Industrial design is a crucial aspect of product development that merges creativity with functionality, enhancing both the utility and aesthetics of products. By understanding the…








