20 years ago today – August 11th, 1997 – TEC chair Barry Upfold gave me the opportunity of a lifetime: to present to his group of seasoned and high profile business leaders about intellectual property (IP). These gentlemen ran some of Queensland’s most significant private and public businesses, which I knew would be bursting with … [Read more…]
As 2017 comes to a close, it’s worthwhile considering what new intellectual property (IP) was created in your business. If you’re not sure how to find this hidden wealth, here’s a rough guide to aid in your search: TRADE MARKS: any new brands, new product and service names, new slogans, new business and company names, … [Read more…]
I often get asked why I called my intellectual property services business KOMO®. Well, you can thank my hero, Sir David Attenborough. No, the legend didn’t name my business, per se. I’ll explain. Good practice in naming your business, particularly if you wish to secure a trade mark registration, a valuable asset that enables you … [Read more…]
KOMO® founder, Alicia Beverley, features on the Mojo Radio Show with renowned innovation specialist and speaker Gary Bertwistle and his c0-host Darren ‘Robbo’ Robertson. Here’s what we discuss on this week’s show: What is an Intellectual Property Strategist? Why is IP so important for us? What happens if we don’t protect ourselves against IP theft? First to use vs … [Read more…]
Every hour of the business week it seems a new start-up tumbles onto the scene and it’s hard to not to feel a sense of wonder at what they might accomplish. If you peek behind their brand new websites and earnest manifestos written with sweat and tears, you can sense the potential they have to … [Read more…]