Intellectual property

As ‘factories of the knowledge economy’, universities share advice on policies that cover patent and copyright issues to protect IP, inventions, know-how and information assets

By Eliza.Compton, 24 June, 2025
A novel scientific discovery can catapult a researcher from the bench to being an entrepreneur. Here, Greta Faccio shares considerations for next steps in commercialising an invention
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 12 June, 2025
If your discovery has commercial potential, you will need to think about what to call it when it reaches the market. Here are three considerations about trademarks and protecting your intellectual property
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 13 November, 2024
An environment of entrepreneurship that supports academic staff will, in turn, have a positive impact on start-up-minded students. Here, Gavin Clark outlines five approaches
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 28 October, 2024
When artificial intelligence is embedded into almost every tool students use, how can university educators find the line between misconduct and ethical use? A new approach to assessment is required, writes Kathryn MacCallum
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5minutes
By kiera.obrien, 25 April, 2024
When getting the products of your research into the hands of the people who need them, challenges arise. Vorathin Epin, Ibham Veza, Mazian Mohammad and Abdul Rahim Othman offer advice on how to overcome them
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3minutes