Advances in science, engineering and production techniques will drive progress in the ‘Industry 4.0’ era of manufacturing technologies. Currently, this is particularly in nations such as Australia where labour and transport costs affect competitiveness. Additionally, where the threat of cheaper imports affect manufacturing investment.
Our team assists in a number of Victorian and Australian manufacturers in protecting their intellectual property assets. Additionally, we are a member of the South East Melbourne Manufacturing Association (SEMMA).
Furthermore, FAL IP operates in conjunction with FAL Lawyers to advise a number of research institutes championing manufacturing innovation.
The FAL IP team can assist businesses in protecting the following range of manufacturing technologies:
- Plastics moulding and casting technologies, including blow moulding, compression moulding, extrusion moulding, rotomoulding and thermoforming.
- Metal machining technologies and equipment involving turning, drilling and milling
- Additive manufacturing (3D printing) technologies such as photopolymerization, material jetting, and binder jetting;
- Advanced materials manufacturing which develop new materials having properties including biocompatibility, energy storage, photovoltaics, biodegradability. It uses the continuing development in areas such as nanotechnology and nanomaterials, metamaterials, and multi-functional materials
- Industrial Internet of Things which combines IoT architecture with industrial equipment to modernize manufacturing techniques.
- Consumer products of any general nature including household products, sporting equipment, footwear, gardening equipment, and body products.
Of course, obtaining IP protection for your business and innovations is not limited to registration of patents and designs. Our team has expertise in assisting manufactures and suppliers of consumer products to protect their branding and reputation.
Branding is an important part of any business. FAL IP assists in protecting any aspect of branding include brand-names and logos.
FAL IP also operates in conjunction with FAL Lawyers, a law firm specializing in technology commercialization law with a proud history advising on the commercialization of agricultural innovations.